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Top cord-free electric brooms for hardwood floors in 2019
If you've had enough of your noisy vacuum cleaner, and you've decided to switch to a cordless electric broom due to its mobility and ergonomic design, you must be dealing with an awful lot of details and options. That is why we have tried our best to fill in the blanks by gathering all the necessary information in this short paragraph for you to make a great acquisition. After extensive research, we have reached the conclusion that the Bissell Perfect Sweep is the best cordless electric broom for hardwood floors because it is fitted with two powerful brushes that can clean anything from crumbs to pet hair stuck in your carpet, it is equipped with a long-lasting battery and it runs on a powerful 7.2 volts motor. If this product is unavailable, you can choose the Shark Cordless Rechargeable Floor & Carpet Sweeper as a second best option.
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A short buying guide
Electric brooms are small and easy-to-use cleaning tools that can sweep the dust away in a couple of minutes, while you just sit behind them moving them back and forth. The advantages, as well as the disadvantages of a broom, typically come from the same aspect: its size. Because of that, an electric broom won't offer as much suction power as a corded vacuum cleaner, would. However, top products, using smartly designed components, can perform at satisfying levels.
Suction power
Naturally, an electric broom will never have the same suction power as vacuum cleaners do, due to its considerably reduced size. Even so, they should be designed in such a way to provide you with sufficient suction power. If you're going for an electric cordless broom, you should definitely pay attention to what it has to offer in that sector. A great product will be able to pick up crumbles stuck in fluffy carpets, remove pet hair, will allow you to clean corners and will deliver enough sweeping power to vacuum even larger debris or messes that are situated at a small distance in front of them. To be sure you end up with the best broom in your hands, it is recommended to pay attention to the following elements: the brushes that the broom comes with, the electric power capacity and the width of the cleaning path.
Adjustability level
Top ranking products in this category need to be highly adjustable. Electric brooms are fitted with a single head, that is not always removable, hence all others elements should offer you great adjustability. Smartly designed products come with telescopic handles or handles that lie flat, to allow you to clean under couches and other furniture pieces. Additionally, the cleaning head needs to be as flat as possible too, to fit in really tiny places and corners, and should be mobile, so that you can steer it in any direction effortlessly. Don't settle for less, as you will notice that mess in your kitchen's corners and the dust under your bed thicken if you do. Some products have detachable features that allow you to use the cleaning head without the handle. Do not forget to study the shape of the handle as well, as it will indicate the level of comfort it will provide during cleaning.
Battery lifespan
If you are the owner of a big house, the battery's lifespan is crucial for this product. They are small cleaning tools and they cannot be fitted with long-lasting batteries, but that doesn't mean that you cannot find a product that lasts long enough to give you sufficient time to finish your job. Besides, batteries are rechargeable and finding a product with a fast working recharger is better than one that takes hours to bring your broom back to life. In any case, do not expect a cordless broom to clean an entire house without being recharged at least once, but finding a product that can offer at least 40 minutes of continuous running time is possible.
Best rated models
Being well aware of the flaws and qualities that a broom possesses, you can make a wise choice next time when you are looking for one. Anyhow, to help you even more, we have chosen three of the best products available on the market that are fitted with excellent features, all of them mentioned in some of the best electric broom for hardwood floors reviews.
BISSELL Perfect Sweep Turbo
The BISSELL Perfect Sweep Turbo Cordless Rechargeable Sweeper impresses by gathering in one product all the qualities that electric brooms for hardwood floors should have. It is equipped with a long-lasting battery that can run without recharging for 1 hour, giving you the possibility to sweep every corner.
The two side brushes are powerful and especially created and positioned to sweep corner mess. They are not connected to the motor, but they turn on when the broom is moved back and forth. The rotation brush is connected to it and it spins when it is turned on.
The product can be converted to a handheld sweeper, that fits into small spaces, while the handle lies down flat so that you are able to reach under the furniture and sweep the dust. The broom can be used on hardwood floors, but works perfectly on carpets as well. It comes equipped with a garbage container that can be easily removed and discharged. Due to its 7.2 amp motor, you can clean larger debris as well.Buy from Amazon.com for ($39.99)
Shark V2700Z
If you are looking for an easy-to-use product, but one that has great sweeping power as well, you must give this one a try.
This cordless electric broom can handle any type of debris, storing them in its dust cup. It is equipped with a swivel handle, ergonomically designed to make your hand feel comfortable when using it, and to allow you to maneuver the broom easily and softly. The oval shaped grip makes sure you can hold it in various positions.
Moreover, the broom's grip ensures improved maneuverability, which allows you to make full use of the 10 inch cleaning path, thus making the cleaning process as easy and as fast as possible.
The lever is adjustable to different height levels, in case your husband wants to do the cleaning as well. The battery needs seven hours to recharge, but you can use it for several sweepings once fully charged.Click to see the price on Amazon!
Dirt Devil BD20020
If you're just looking for a simple broom, for small spaces, like your kitchen that needs sweeping more than once a day, you can acquire this item, that won't cost you as much as the previously presented products.
Equipped with a battery that keeps your broom running for about 35 minutes, this item is solely designed to sweep one or two rooms in a quick cleaning session. The Dirt Devil model is fitted with a motorized brush that can handle even larger debris, so don't fear that it might get stuck. Moreover, the swivel handle enables you to reach leftovers or crumbs that have sneaked under your cabinets or cooking machine.
Even if the battery has a shorter lifespan, the lightweight build of this product that weighs less than 4lbs will make sure you get rid of messes in a couple of minutes with almost zero effort. Moreover, the product performs well on all types of surfaces: hardwood floors, tiles or carpets, so if you decide to renovate, you won't have to acquire another broom as well.Click to see the price on Amazon!


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these are my reasons...
- when you're reading, and you need to flick back a few pages, how do you keep your place with one hand, whilst finding whatever you needed to find with the other?
- what do you do when you need to put your book away, and read something else for a bit? but you need to keep your place in the book you're reading, because you don't want to put it away forever, just for now
- I doubt an e-reader would survive if you dropped it in the bath (not that I have ever dropped a book in the bath, but I had never dropped anything on my glass-topped coffee table until I was holding something heavy enough to break it)
- I won't be able to buy e-books in charity shops for £1, which will mean I will not discover as many new authors
- I won't be able to take e-books back to Barter Books and swap them for credits to buy more books
- I won't be able to sit cross legged in front of my bookcases and choose what to read next
- how do you wrap up your favourite e-book and give it to someone you love as a present?

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DIG: Although Isra'el has been blind and deaf to the LORD in the past (42:18-20), what is the purpose for which He will lead them out of Babylon (44:10, and also see 41:20)? What will that act of deliverance communicate to the nations? With what attitude do you imagine this witness will be carried out? What contrasting attitudes has God found in the Babylonians, in the wild animals, and in Isra'el (43:14, 20 and 22)? With what attitude do you imagine the exiles carried out their religious practices (43:22-28)?
REFLECT: When has ADONAI worked to the good in your life despite your blindness and deafness? How would you explain to a non-believer what the LORD has done for you? What should be our motivation in witnessing to others of God's grace in our lives? When has God seemed like a dusty memory to you? At those times, what helps you get in touch with Him? How might recalling the acts of ADONAI in your past give you courage to face the present and future? What has God done in your past that you especially can look to as evidence of His presence with you? What "streams in the desert" are bubbling up for you now? What new thing has the LORD done in your life? What is He doing now? What former things from your past, in 43:18, do you have difficulty forgetting? How might 43:25 help?
ADONAI invited Isra'el, still spiritually blind and deaf (42:20, 48:8), to be brought before the nations. Lead out those who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf (43:8). Imagine a litigant depending on the blind to testify on what they had seen and the deaf to what they had heard! So why can Isra'el serve as a witness? In spite of Isra'el's blindness she can testify that God predicted the events that will come to pass about 200 years later. Even though Isra'el did not believe the prophecies at the time they were given, they must now testify that the prophecies were given and are in the process of being fulfilled.
He calls the Gentile nations to produce the strongest case for idolatry to see if they can compare with what God has done. All the nations gather and the peoples assemble (43:9a). In theory, Isra'el is supposed to be dependent upon God. In theory, the nations are supposed to be dependent upon their idols. But rather than being consistent and worshiping her God alone, Isra'el was prone (up to the point of the Babylonian captivity) to worship the idols of the Gentiles. Now, both are called before God's courtroom scene.
Here ADONAI calls upon the nations to produce their case concerning the validity of the worshiping of idols. Which of them foretold this and proclaimed to us the things of the past (43:9b)? It is obvious that they cannot predict the future, so instead, let them explain the significance of the things that have happened in the past in order to validate that they are indeed gods. Let them bring in their witnesses to prove they were right, so that others may hear and say, "It is true" (43:9c). If they can do this, then idolatry would be valid. If idolatry is valid, then Isra'el would be justified in worshiping the idols. But if the idols are silent about both the past and the future, then Isra'el should turn away from her idolatry and worship the LORD alone.
God then turned to His people, who perhaps thought they would merely be interested spectators at the trial, with the shocking realization that He would rest His claims of deity on their testimony. You are My witnesses, declares the LORD, and My Servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I Am He (43:10a). The opening pronoun, you, emphasizes that the Israelites, and no one else, were to be His witnesses, and that point is highlighted when He said: declares the LORD. This was no casual, offhand statement, but a profound word directly from ADONAI. These three verbs know, believe, and understand detail the progress of faith, extending from initial experience of the LORD through dependence on Him, to an understanding of His nature and ways.161 So now God asks Israel to speak the word to these Gentile nations that have gathered whether ADONAI has prophesied truthfully or not.
The Israelites are asked to be witnesses to three things: First, that the LORD is the only true God. He has no competitor or equal. He alone is God. ADONAI alone holds this unique position. Before Me no god was formed, nor will there be one after Me (43:10b). Before the gods were made, He was, and after all the gods are gone, He will be. Consequently, what Isra'el is called to learn is that ADONAI is not merely great or loving, or just or powerful, but much more than that. He is the only One to whom all of creation must come to terms.
Secondly, of all the religions in the world only Messiah guarantees salvation. I, yes I, am ADONAI; besides Me there is no Savior, there is no Savior (43:11). Other religions assemble quite a program, but they certainly do not guarantee salvation. The LORD said: Besides Me there is no M'falti. Free! Free indeed! Through M'falti, meaning the Savior or Deliverer, I am eternally released from the hands of my enemies, from all kinds of bondage, accusations, curses, and every sin that so easily entangles me. Then God brings up the subject of idolatry.
The truth of the previous verse is made clear here. In an allusion to the challenge of the gods, ADONAI declares that He alone had revealed the future and made it known. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed – I, and not some foreign god among you. You are My witnesses, declares the LORD, that I Am God (43:12). Isra'el worshiped the god Bel, but Bel did not rescue the Jews from Babylon. Israel worshiped Baal, but Baal did not rescue the Jews from Babylon. Isra'el worshiped the Ashtoreth, but the Ashtoreth did not rescue the Jews from Babylon. Only one Person is going to redeem the Jews from Babylon, and that is the One God of Isra'el. So they must now witness to the fact that the LORD is the only Savior, for all the other gods the Jews had been prone to worship had failed to redeem the Jews from Babylon. It was as if God was saying, "As long as you will avoid idolatry and turn away from that will which will lead you away from Me, I will bless you."
Thirdly, no one can stop the LORD. Yes, and from ancient days I am He. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it (43:13)? From the first day of creation, He was the only God and whatever He chose to do, no other god could hinder. It was God who worked out the Babylonian captivity. And all the worship of the Bel, Baal, or the Ashtoreth could not save the Jews from it. So Isra'el, the blind witness, is called to worship. God asks: When I act, who can reverse it? The implied answer was, and is, of course, "No one!"
Yeshua quoted 43:10 when He said to His disciples: You will be My witnesses (Acts 1:8), and He was using the term in the same sense that Isaiah used it. He was calling on His disciples to give evidence from their own personal experience that Jesus Christ was who He said He was. The apostle John also did that (First John 1:1-3). It is interesting that God does not command us to be His witnesses. He simply declares the fact: you are My witnesses.
Being a witness means that a person has a vital, first-hand experience of Christ that has transformed the way he or she lives. Like it or not, we have been changed. If this is not the case, there is nothing to witness to. That person is a blind witness, just like Isra'el, with no knowledge of God or His ways. This is demonstrated by the sons of Sceva, who were evidently trying to minister out of a secondhand knowledge of Messiah. Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding (Acts 19:14-16).162 The only way to be an effective witness for Jesus is to have a personal relationship with Him. We are the evidence of the transforming power of the LORD. Being witnesses is not something we do, it is something we are.
Then Isaiah revealed to the Israelites their deliverance from Babylon in 536 BC, a near historical prophecy given about 200 years beyond Isaiah's own day. He starts out with a promise of the coming liberation. Three things should be noted here. First, God says that He is the only Redeemer that Isra'el will ever have. This is what the LORD says – our Kinsman Redeemer (43:14a). He is both willing and able to redeem them (see my commentary on Exodus Bz – Redemption).
Secondly, although the people had not fulfilled their obligations, He will buy them back at the cross; He is the Kinsman Redeemer, and by position He is the Holy One of Isra'el (43:14b). The same unique moral qualities that made ADONAI not One to be mocked in Chapters 1-39, make Him uniquely able to save those who call on Him in Chapters 40-66. Thus, the two sections of the book complement each other on the nature and holiness of God. Yes, humanly speaking, it was Cyrus that overthrew Babylon. But it was actually the LORD working behind the scenes that had liberated the Israelites. If He used human instruments, that was well and good, but it was ADONAI who was actually at work.
And thirdly, He spells out the judgment on Babylon. Why will these mighty events occur? For your sake I have sent the Medes and the Persians to Babylon to destroy it. These two nations were consolidated under Cyrus the Great to bring about the fall of the Babylonian Empire. Thus, the Babylonians would become fugitives on their own ships in which they took pride (43:14c). The Babylonians learned how to navigate the Euphrates River down to the Persian Gulf. And since they were able to do the very thing the Assyrians before them were unable to do, they took great pride in this. But now Isaiah says that the very thing in which they took pride in will be their means of escape when Babylon is conquered by the Medo-Persian Empire lead by Cyrus.
Then God describes Himself as the Holy One who will judge Babylon, saying: I Am the LORD, your Holy One, Isra'el's Creator, your King (43:15). God takes responsibility for bringing Isra'el into existence. Every anti-Semite should take note of this. He is her King. When Yeshua Messiah came to earth and made His claim to Kingship, the believing remnant knew He was claiming to be Immanuel . . . God with us (Matthew 1:23). Isaiah prophesied that the LORD would judge Babylon because she mistreated Isra'el and He is Isra'el's Creator, her King.
ADONAI makes plain that the reason for the coming miraculous deliverance from Babylon was not because of who the Israelites were, but because of whose they are (43:10-13). It was because they belong to the LORD, and because of what sort of God He is, that the end of the Babylonian Captivity was to come to an end. The four descriptions in 43:15 are a miniature theology of the TaNaKh. In short, He is the LORD who revealed Himself at Mount Sinai (see my commentary on Exodus Db – The Revelation at Mount Sinai), He is the Holy One who had called them to be holy because I, the LORD, am holy and have set you apart from the nations to be My own (Lev 20:26), He is Israel's Creator who had called them into existence from nothing, He is their King whom they owe their complete allegiance.
Verses 16 and 17 give an unusually long introduction to verse 18. The introduction is made up of a series of statements identifying ADONAI as the speaker by His actions. This kind of introduction is common in Chapters 40 through 45. It's purpose is to establish both the context and credibility of the surprising announcement of the new thing in 43:18-21.
Then Isaiah presents a contrast between the former thing, or old deliverance and the new thing, or the new deliverance. This is what the LORD says – He who made a way through the Sea of Reeds, a path through the mighty waters (43:16). Here Isaiah alludes to the parting of the waters in the Sea of Reeds by which the Jews crossed away from Egypt. The old deliverance concerned the Exodus; the new deliverance concerned the return from Babylon in 536 BC. First, look at the old deliverance. The Holy Spirit then alluded to the destruction of the Egyptian army. Who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick (43:17). This is military terminology illustrating how a general commands. ADONAI, not Pharaoh, was the commander of the Egyptian army and He drew them out to destruction, never to be seen again.
But then He announced a new deliverance, which was deliverance from Babylon. Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past (43:18). God called upon Isra'el to no longer concentrate on the miracles of the old deliverance of the Exodus, but to concentrate on the miracles of the new deliverance, or the return from Babylon. For Isra'el, the glorious saving event of the past had become a straitjacket into which every other act of God was forced. As a result, the Israelites were frequently unable to recognize the LORD's new actions when they came. He came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him (John 1:11). It was as if Isaiah was saying, "Remember, ADONAI has done many things, but do not limit the way He did them. Why? Because He is the Creator. He does not need to do things the same way twice. Of course He is consistent, but His methods can always be new. If we make an idol of His methods, we might miss His blessings." The past can teach and illustrate but it must not bind. The LORD always has greater things in store for us; He is revealed in the past; however, He is always more than the past has revealed.
The former things were those events that had already been predicted and fulfilled in the past (41:22, 42:9, 43:9, 46:9, 48:3); here, clearly the exodus. God was predicting a new exodus that should not be made to conform to the previous one but allowed to stand on its own. So then He announces: See, I am doing a new thing and promises to prosper the way home. Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland (42:19). Looking with eyes of faith, the new thing seems to be exploding right before the prophet's very eyes. Like the blindness of their imminent judgment, Isaiah is amazed that the Israelites do not recognize it.
There is a song entitled, "Give Me That Old Time Religion." And in the song it says, "It was good for the Hebrew children, and it is good enough for me." But it wasn't good enough for the Hebrew children. The faith of Abraham was not adequate for them; ADONAI had something more. The LORD had to deliver them from the bondage of Egypt and show them something new. The Sea of Reeds would part, Mount Sinai would explode with fire and with the voice of God. Commandments would be given and there would be new lessons learned in the wilderness. The song says, "It was good for Paul and Silas." The truth is that the old time religion was not good enough for Paul and Silas. For years Paul wanted it to be good enough, until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus. He wanted to keep the old wineskin of Jewish tradition, but Yeshua was bursting the seams of that wineskin. New wine had come and new wineskins were called for. You can't have the old time religion. Your mother's faith will not do, it has to be your faith. Your father's faith is not adequate, you have to have your own experience with the LORD. In fact, your faith, the faith used to get you by several years ago, will not do for today. If your faith has not grown since you first met Jesus Christ as a kid, the wineskin has dried and become brittle. It will not do for the new thing that God wants to do in you today. You can't remain static. You can't stay where you are. Yesterday's experience will not do for today. Your faith must be current. In 43:18-19, ADONAI says: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland (by Rodney Buchanan, Sermon Central).
In the process of returning from Babylon, God will again perform miracles, such as providing water in the desert and streams in the wasteland to give drink to My people, My chosen (43:20). Earlier, Isaiah had said that when Messiah came there would be a spiritual refreshing. It would be like water gushing forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert (35:6b). Messiah could not be born in Babylon, He was to be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). The return of the exiles to Israel would be, in a sense, a spiritual refreshing because it would be from there that Messiah would come.
It is perhaps hard for us to fully appreciate what a frightening prospect this journey must have been to those who faced it. First, it was across unknown territory. Most of those who were young and fit enough to travel would have been born in the exile, and although Babylon was not their true home it would have been the only place they knew. The wilderness represented a break with even that limited security. Secondly, Jerusalem was a long way off, between 500 and 900 miles, depending on the route. The returnees could expect to be traveling for at least four months through harsh terrain, in which they would be vulnerable not only to exhaustion but also to attack by bandits. The wilderness meant hardship and danger. And what could they expect on arrival? A reception with open arms? A land flowing with milk and honey? No. They would arrive to see a devastated land, and would face the difficult task of rebuilding their lives from scratch. In a different way the wilderness was just as frightening as captivity in Babylon.163 How would they make it? How would they survive? As we shall see next, it would only happen for them the way it only happens for us. The grace of God is, in reality, the only thing that can carry us through.
Isaiah saw the purpose of the nation and why the Messianic people were formed. God says the people were formed for Myself, that they may proclaim My praise (43:21). The Israelites were created, formed, and chosen to be ADONAI's witnesses (43:10 and 44:8), and this continues to be the function of His people today. Peter tells us: For you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light (First Peter 2:9). We have been formed to worship Him. The potter and the clay motif (Isaiah 41:24-26; Jeremiah 19:1-3; Romans 9:20-22) reminds us that we can face the troubles of life with confidence – even when, as here, we are the causes of our own misfortune by rebellion and disobedience. The pressures of life are the loving touches of the Potter's hand as He perfects what He has planned.
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Eliminating the DJ and having an "iPod wedding reception" CAN save money, BUT it takes more than just cuing up a playlist to pull it off successfully. Here are a few tips to help you.
However, eliminating the band or DJ and simply cuing up a playlist does not guarantee things will go smoothly. After considering if an iPod Wedding Reception will work for you, follow these steps to it pull off InStyle.
Don't forget the basket of flip flops to keep your guests comfortable AND dancing.
Happy Dancing!
We are asked all the time, how couples can save money on their wedding and where they can SAFELY cut costs?
One way to save money on a wedding reception is do-it-yourself music using a laptop, iPod or mp3 player. This can save about $600-$900 on the wedding budget, and also guarantees that the music played is a true representation of the couple and their musical tastes.
"Music is the universal language of mankind"
However, eliminating the band or DJ and simply cuing up a playlist does not guarantee things will go smoothly. After considering if an iPod Wedding Reception will work for you, follow these steps to it pull off InStyle.
Selecting the Wedding Reception Music
Prepare enough music to fill the entire time of the reception, downloading songs for the different parts of the reception, like cocktail and dinner hours, and slow and fast dancing. Also make sure to download special songs for the spotlight dances.
Keep in mind that music played throughout the evening should appeal to most of the guests. Pick songs for the wedding reception from a variety of decades and genres, from slow to fast songs. It's better to have too much than too little music prepared.
Setting up Playlists
Once downloaded, arrange the music into playlists, and listen to make sure they flow well. In iTunes, go to "Preferences," select "Playback" and adjust "Crossfade" to make sure one song will seamlessly fade into the next. - This step is CRUCIAL otherwise all the levels will be off and some songs will be louder than others...Basically as the song ends the volume lowers, it's just a way to make things sound better and the transition to the next song smoother.
Suggested Songs for a Wedding Reception Playlist
Suggested Songs for a Wedding Reception Playlist
Depending on what is planned, playlists for the following are needed:
• Cocktail hour
• Introduction of the wedding party
•Dinner hour
•First dance, bride & father, groom & mother
•Dance music that appeals to everyone – more slow songs, oldies &
•Upbeat dance music for later in the evening
•The last song
Introductions and Announcements
Ask a friend or family member in advance to fill the role of the "emcee." Make sure this is someone who can be trusted. Depending on the formality and size of the wedding reception, this person's duties would include any or all of the following:
• Introducing the wedding party and anyone giving a toast
• Announcing when it is time for dinner
• Announcing first dances
•Announcing the last song so guests are not caught off guard when the lights go up.
Be sure to give the emcee a script for the introductions, listing in order of introduction each person's role in the wedding, name and relations to the couple of each person.
In advance of the wedding day, create a timeline for the reception, and share this with the emcee, the wedding party and anyone giving a toast. During the reception, let these guests know at least a few minutes in advance when they need to line up for introductions, make their toast, gather for the wedding party dance, etc.
During the Reception
Select someone in advance to help keep an eye on the dance floor and rearrange songs if necessary to keep guests dancing. Having a designated person to do this should discourage other guests from tampering with the music.
Preparing for DIY wedding reception music can take a lot of time, effort and careful planning. However, if pulled off successfully, it can not only save some money but also create many memories for the bride, groom and their guests.
|See an earlier blog for some cute ideas on pulling this off InStyle
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Welcome to AUX CORD, TRL's weekly playlist feature celebrating the latest and greatest in music. Each week, someone in the TRL orbit will be providing you with a completely custom playlist starring their current sonic faves. This week, TRL associate producer Clay Taylor a.k.a. Clayme Pham selects 11 songs that set the mood for a self-empowering, goodbye negativity shower party. In his own words...
"Okay, maybe you're a morning person and already are dominating every Case Of The Mondays (good for you??) OR maybe you're like a seriously normal person (me. we're talking about me.) and you're extreeeeemly sluggish in the morning. You check yourself out in the mirror, admire your gorgeous bed-head, wonder to yourself why you have to shower off this LEWK you're already serving, and quickly remember how rapidly the grease attacks your body without your morning cleaning ritual. So into the bathroom you go, missy! Time for a shower. But not just any shower. Clay Taylor's Bangin' Shower Hour. Hit it!"
"Sway"- Tove Styrke
Get the hot water running and turn up the speakers with my current earworm. The first time I heard this song, little heart emojis appeared in front of my eyes: a match made in Spotify Discover Weekly heaven. This is the title track from Swedish singer Tove Styrke's latest album, and if you've never heard of Tove Syrke, just know she's probably besties with Lorde and Katy Perry (having toured with both), and shares the same first name as TRL-gal-pal Tove Lo. Who knew there was room for not one but TWO Toves in my life? It's time to wake up, hunny!!
"I'd Rather Be Me"- Barrett Wilbert Weed (Mean Girls: The Musical)
I'm taking this shower party to Girl World with this 'So Fetch' vocally-led jam from Mean Girls: The Musical about disposing negative energy and people from your life. Have fun singing your haters to h-e-double-toothpicks. It's also wayyy too satisfying waving your middle finger. Naked. In the shower.
"No Tears Left To Cry"- Ariana Grande
Your daily affirmation continues with this sincere bop brought to us by princess, queen, and angel Ariana Grande. God bless Ariana. She is way too fly to partake in hate and you know who else is?? You! The only reason I'd have tears is if I got shampoo in my eyes. Ouch! Otherwise, we vibin'.
"High Five"- Sigrid
They keep saying you're the best. You — of course — say, "YAAASSS." Because you're a strong, independent, and possibly queer queen like *me.*
"High Horse"- Kacey Musgraves
Giddy up! Lather on some body wash and lip sync your heart out to this country-meets-pop anthem (body wash microphone optional).
"Love Myself"- Hailee Steinfeld
Babes. Love yourself. So hard it hurts. Love yourself in the shower. Interpret that as you will. :)
"Watch Me Shine"- Joanna Pacitti
Remember this power track from Legally Blonde? Who cares. Because I surely do! Channel your inner Elle Woods and test out your boxing skills with some light jabbing and upper cuts (aimed directly at your day's to-do list). Please don't tell me you don't feel on top of the world after this one.
"Talia"- King Princess
King Princess is here to remind us to quit wasting time over heartbreak through the lens of queerness. It also reminds me sometimes it's O.K. to enjoy an adult beverage in the shower, especially if it's 8pm on a Friday.
"Bling Bling"- Junglepussy
It's a full-time job f*ckn lovin' yourself. Meow!
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The snow may be finally starting to melt, but that doesn't mean we can't still celebrate the fails that come with winter. Some of our favorites feature snowboarding and skiing. Check out these people's sick shredding skills!
Don't worry, there's plenty of room to fail during the warmer months too! These people might have a hard time bouncing back after these stunts.
You don't have to be a snowboarder or skier to fail in the winter. Surprising, right? But these people manage to fail at everything from back flips to plain old walking. Luckily for them, the snow is always there to catch their fall.
Here's another favorite wintry fail. There's something oddly calming about watching cars slowly slide down an icy street. Of course, there's also something oddly calming about watching cars drive along slowly and safely, so don't go putting yourself in danger.


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1) What is your role at PW Payroll Solutions?
Payroll Trainee
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I love the friendly environment, my fellow colleagues are so kind and helpful and altogether a great business to work for.
3) Tell us something about you that your colleagues might not know yet?
I broke my cheek bone by getting hit by a cricket bat…..by my best friend….
4) What did you want to be when you were younger?
I always wanted to be a Post lady – Which I have achieved in this job roll
5) If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would it be and why?
Walt Disney, to talk about where his ideas came from and what inspired him to write all the Disney stories.
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Celiac in Paris
Find gluten-free heaven in French patisseries!
I discovered that a very small selection of patisseries offers artful gluten-free (and sometimes dairy-free and egg-free) baked goods. These French bakers bring something decidedly different to the gluten-free table. They use naturally gluten-free whole-grain flours, like buckwheat, brown rice, quinoa, chickpea, chestnut, almond and nut flours, but little or no starch or gum!


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What does it mean by "self-determination"?
By Moorthy Muthuswamy, July 2000
Even though the concept of self-determination comes across as a genuine human rights issue, in the context of India, the idea of self-determination comes across as an intend to commit genocide of non-Muslims. This includes Kashmir that has a large non-Muslim population. The set of questions designed here for the supporters of Islamic terrorism, such as Pakistanis show that those who are calling for the "self-determination" of Muslims in India really have no case.
The idea is to project and popularize a view that non-Muslims of Indian subcontinent indeed need a secular land (India). This powerful doctrine could form a basis for strategies leading to eradication of the supporters of Islamic terrorism maiming India both inside and across the border ruthlessly.
The issue of legitimacy of a secular India in Pakistani eyes may be expanded in the following manner:
1) Do you think Indian Muslims are oppressed?
Follow up: If so, in what way? Unlike Pak (that treats non-Muslims constitutionally
as second class citizens) Indian Muslims are not treated as second class
citizens; Indian Muslims flocking to Madrasas and not gaining skills is
their problem.
2) Do you think Indian Muslims need to be liberated from Hindu "oppression"?
Follow up: More and more Pakistanis are talking about this, if so, what do they
3) Would you like to see home lands inside India for Indian Muslims?
Follow up: If so, for what reasons and would they be Islamic? Would it not lead to
ethnic cleansing of non-Muslims (like Pakistan)? If they are not Islamic, why are home lands needed for Muslims?
4) Do you think that non-Muslims in the sub-continent need a secular land,
just as the Muslims have their own?
Follow up: In other words, what are the rights of non-Muslims in the sub-continent?
If yes to this question, how is it consistent with liberation of Indian
Muslims and formation of Islamic lands that is bound to lead to ethnic
cleansing of non-Muslims?
5) Why do you think there are few Hindus in Pak while there is a huge
Muslim population in India?
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The Rev. Frances K. (Gindlesperger) Smith, 68, Windber, died unexpectedly April 30, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
Born Oct. 14, 1939, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Bertha (Hutzel) Gindlesperger. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Charles W. Sr. Survived by husband of 47 years, Jerry C.; children, Lorraine E., married to the Rev. Scott Varney, Beaver Falls; and the Rev. Richard L., married to Rhonda Jones, and Crystal J., married to Guy Rowles, both of Windber; grandchildren, Joshua, Timothy and Kayla Varney; Joshua, Josiah, Christa, Joel and Jonathan Smith; and Darren and Ambra Rowles; sisters, Ethel, married to William Raley, Coal Junction; and Annabelle, married to Nick Kalanish, Cairnbrook; and numerous other relatives. Member of Windber Church of God. A retired minister with approximately 20 years of service, pastoring Cross Keys (Pa.) Church of God, Highspire (Pa.) Church of God and Smithfield (Pa.) Highhouse Church of God. Along with husband, Jerry, formerly had been a co-administrator of Compassion House of the Windber Church of God. Viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Windber Church of God, 2400 Jackson Ave., Windber, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with her son and sons-in-law officiating. Interment Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Flowers may be delivered directly to the church between 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements in charge of Hoffman Funeral Home, Davidsville.


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I receive all kinds of emails from people who stumble across this blog. A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from the team behind something called Compendium Medicine. This is a project by two Dutch medical students, based out of Amsterdam, who are trying to bring a medical textbook which caters to the needs … Continue reading
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Ebola Outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are in the midst of an outbreak of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever. The numbers that have been provided by the respective ministries of health and sanitation and the World Health Organization, which has been summarized in a CDC factsheet show frightening trends. Before proceeding further, let us take a look at … Continue reading
West Nile Virus and Polio-like Syndromes: An Emerging Threat
While the whole nation has been gripped by a media-induced frenzy about the fatal effects of the so-called "litchi virus" (do not get me started on this! This issue deserves a whole post of its own!), another virus-related news has quietly slipped beneath the radars of the cumulative hysteria. This article in the Times of India … Continue reading
Medical Wish-list: What can the new Government do for us?
"…ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." – John F. Kennedy The reason why I open this possibly naive post with this quote is because I intend this wish list to be a reminder to myself (and all other medical/health professionals) that what the new … Continue reading
Rural Posting Post-MBBS: Part 1 – Why it is a bad idea
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Viva la Evidence: EBM + ColdPlay
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When you first start homeschooling, you have that shaking-in-your-boots kind of feeling. You're overwhelmed and don't really know where to start. For those of you who are starting this homeschooling journey—here's a few things you need to get started homeschooling.
Things You Need to Start Homeschooling
#1. Confidence- Believe it or not, but you probably have a lot of self-doubt in your mind. You might think that you can't do this, but in reality, YOU CAN do this. One thing you'll need when you start homeschooling is confidence.
#2. The Internet- It's possible to homeschool without the Internet (millions of people have done it). However, the Internet is a great tool for the homeschooling world! You have endless resources at your fingertips because of the help of the Internet.
#3. The laws of your homeschooling state- Although homeschooling is very legal, you do need to know the laws of homeschooling in your state. Don't fret, though, most homeschool laws are fairly simple, but it is good to be informed of what you're getting into.
#4. Support group- When I first started homeschooling, I realized it was super important to have a support group. Getting involved with other homeschooling families was a smart move on my part. I love the support of other homeschooling families.
#5. A curriculum of some sort- While you don't need to buy a curriculum, it's wise to have some basis of your child's education. You may consider creating your own curriculum, using a free curriculum, or mix-matching the different curriculums available online.
#6. Perseverance (and lots of it)- I think a lot of people are afraid to homeschool because it's such a big responsibility. One of the best things about homeschooling is that it teaches children so much about not giving up! Parents can learn a lot in the field of perseverance as well when it comes to homeschooling their children.
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#10. A little sanity- Homeschooling may confuse you and drive you up a wall some days, but it's totally worth it at the end of the day. While some days you may feel like you're losing your sanity, a little sanity does help to make the homeschooling day go a little smoother.
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10 Styles You've Probably Never Heard Of
Singaporeans home owners are no strangers to styles of minimalism, Scandanavian-inspired, or industrialism. However, have you heard of French country, shabby chic and the mid-modern century designs? The size, structure and layout of local homes often discourage extravagant styles whose beauty shine through expanse and opulence. This time, we seek inspiration from Europe and the abundance of design ideas. Admire the aesthetics of these obscure and highly underrated styles!
- Bohemian
What comes to mind when you think of the word bohemian? The Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen? The Coachella festival? Both instances embody the carefree and adventurous essence of the relaxed hippie style. Rich patterns and saturated colors are the hallmarks of this design, with tie-dye and paisley being quintessential examples. Fixtures in the interior often adopt a soft (and languid) look, to grant the abode a warm, ambient glow that envelopes its inhabitants in a nurturing embrace. This can be achieved through the draping of textiles and hanging of pictures and lightings. As such, organza bed canopies, rugs and throws upon the sofas would fit into the aesthetics perfectly. Dangling trinkets and petite pendant lights or fairy lights would turn your home a dreamy landscape devoid of the banality or harshness of real life.
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- Shabby Chic
This style is similar to the Bohemian style, as the common thread of relaxedness, softness and beautiful messiness run through them both. As its name suggests, the shabby chic style creates an elegant and graceful appearance through the ironic use of grunginess and disarray. As compared to the Bohemian style, this style exudes rich femininity, and also employs more vintage accessories. Antique-style finishes, along with frills and tassels, and Victorian furniture are favored. Against the soothing palette of off-whites, cream and pastels and occasional chrome trimmings, add a light peppering of flora enliven the abode with an exquisite touch of girliness. Furnishing your home in this style would fulfill your childhood dream of living in a dollhouse, except that it is now permeated with the scruffiness of a busy, modern lady living in the present age.
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- Mid-Century Modern
At face value, this phrase itself seems to be a paradox. "Mid-century" harkens to the 1950s and 1960s, while "modern" seems to points towards the here and now. Here comes another myth to be debunked. "Contemporary" and "modern" are not synonymous in interior design. In fact, the former does refer to the here and now, while the latter correlates to a set of clean linearity, a fuss-free color palette and a flagrant employment of metal and glass. Nonetheless, this does not seem to reconcile the concepts of retro and crisp aesthetics.
This style borrows ideas from each term without amalgamating each of them in their entirety. It combines the modernist's love for cleanliness and simplicity, while imbuing it with a nostalgic retro flair. As such, think of clean-cut furnitures such as rectangular timber cabinets and round wooden coffee tables. Plastic chairs, hair-pin legs and structured leather seats are also indispensable in a true-blue mid-century home. Another unique characteristic is the smooth blending between the outdoors and indoors to usher in some breeziness and tranquility.
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- Transitional
This is a style that traverses the old and new world to create a perfect fusion. It weaves a balance between the orthodox traditional and sleek modern to shape an interior that is warm and comforting but yet chic and up-to-date. What's the secret formula? Warm neutral hues such as khaki, gray and taupe, refined furnishing, simple lines to achieve polished but muted sophistication! Transitional fixtures emphasize more on shape and silhouettes rather than pattern and ornamentation. Therefore, have a good blend of curved and straight silhouettes for a mix of the masculine and feminine in the home space! Keep prints subtle and minimalist for a mellowed look.
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- Art Deco
Did you know, that art deco is regarded as an artistic form in France, heavily molded by the French Art Noveau? It enjoyed the height of its popularity between the roaring 1920s and 30s. With its elements glamorous, opulent and elegant, art deco presented an opportunity for home owners to flaunt their cultured artistic palates. It's a playground for all things ostentatious- high-gloss metals, pearl and tortoise-shell finishes, shiny fabrics and mirrors. Fans reviving this design often go for shine through lacquered and glossy surfaces for an expensive and exquisite appeal. Strong geometry is a common motif on furniture, mirrors and ornaments as well, giving the abode a grand and formal quality.
- Urban Modern
Both words, "urban" and "modern", bring to mind an abundance of metal and glass, sleek designs and cold tactility. However, this style is a cauldron of styles, ranging from contemporary, minimalism and even industrialism! In fact, this style was conceived as part of an initiative to provide comfort and respite to cosmopolitans living in the urban jungle.
The greatest influence on this style would be the industrial style, However, the furnishing details here would be more refined and polished as compared to the stripped-down, rugged and unfinished aesthetics of conventional industrialism. Take the exposed brick walls and tough timber of the industrial style and revamp them with a softer approach! Soft edge furniture, plush cushions and cream shades achieve this effect. Similar to the Scandinavian and coastal concept, the urban modern leverages natural light to relax an environment. Therefore, wide windows that invite both fresh air and sunshine is a must-have here.
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- Traditional
Depending on the geographical context, culture and history of any country, the word "traditional" can take on various valences. In Europe, the traditional style often points towards classical European aesthetics during the 18th to 19th century, with bright mahogany wood tones, dark, rich colors, intricate architectural details and polished furnishing. It is a style that fans of antiques, classical art and literature would adore. As contrasted with the laissez-faire nature of the bohemian and shabby chic styles, the traditional style is much more conservative, taking pride in its harmony and order of elements. Furnitures are likewise heavy-set and sumptuous, with upholstery being a common theme.
In Singapore, however, one can pay homage to their Peranakan roots with pretty Peranakan mosaic designs that illuminate the home with a whimsical retro charm!
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- French Country
If you ever dreamed of cottage living, this one is for you. Here, earthy hues of brown, along with accent tones of deep maroon and mustard yellow characterize the style. Décor with flora and animal motifs add to its charm as well. "Weathered" is definitely a keyword that summarizes the appeal of the French Country. We don't mean weathered as in being in a battered condition after going through rain and shine, but rather, a quality that exudes the goodness of age and experience. Think about the display of beautiful and exquisite family heirlooms passed down the generation, ornamental china dishes and big, soft cushions slightly faded in color. This style that radiates the nurturance and warmth of grandparents is set to soften the hearts of the most hardened individuals.
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- Coastal/ Hamptons
The Hamptons is a string of seaside communities renowned as a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers. This style is highly similar to the nautical design, with both borrowing the lush colours and elements of the beach to create a relaxed, sun-kissed cove. Here, weathered wood, palettes of cream, blue and green, along with fresh linen fabric create a bright and airy interior that melts away all stress from urban life! Brown, reminiscent of the sand tree barks and jute ropes, is also a key player in materializing this coastal-inspired abode.
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- Maximalism
If there is an anti-thesis to the much-loved minimalism, this is it. No, this isn't a witty joke, it's actually a real up-and-coming pattern that is expected to trend this year! In the arts scene, it is a reaction against contrived minimalism and its reductiveness, and can be summed up as the aesthetics of elaborate excess. According to Sasha Bikoff, a New-York interior designer, it is a careful concoction of "aggressive colors, bold patterns, rich fabrics, and eclectic knick-knacks". In a single space.
What's the method to the madness? First, start with the selection of colors/textures for large areas such as the walls and floors. Thereafter, decorate this background with pieces that vary in color, print and material. However, establish connections between these pieces, tying them into cohesion in order to avoid a cluttered and overwhelming look. That said, maintain a healthy dose of juxtaposition between styles and design- the element of unexpectedness would bring a breath of fresh air into the abode. Lastly, keep your belongings organized! You wouldn't want the messiness caused by disorganization to add to the excessiveness of maximalism.
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Press photo - Air Commodore Hopps, 1943
Code: P22477
Dimensions:W: 15cm (5.9")H: 20cm (7.9")
£10.00 Approx $12.95, €11.56
British official photograph. Approximately 20 x 15cm (8 x 6"). Head and shoulders portrait of Air Commodore F.L. Hopps, CBE, AFC. Caption to rear reads 'Not for publication before the daily papers of Monday July 19th 1943'. Hopps joined the RFC in 1917 and flew with 274 Squadron immediately after WW1. He had attained the rank of Group Captain by 1941 and was Officer Commanding Search & Strike Force for North Russia c. 1942. He was also AOC No. 16 (reconnaissance) Group c. April 1943. Very good condition. Stock code P22477.


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Dave's 3-Word Review:
Starts off strong.
This film was selected from 'The 250'
So older movies I typically avoid, but there's something interesting enough about the Planet of the Apes series that just compels me to keep watching. You don't have a lot of movies like this when you come to think of it. That can either be seen as a good thing or bad, but in any case, I decided to keep watching the classic series, continuing with the second film, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, which actually continues on right after the first film…which I'm actually really glad they did. They could have done so many different things, including making another Planet of the Apes film that doesn't continue with the canon of the first. The first actually had a bit of a cliffhanger, and being able to see what happens next is definitely a good thing.
So, to recap the events of the first, and this will spoil the first film, so if you haven't seen it, check it out. Okay. So, you got this guy named Taylor that lands on a planet full of apes that can talk and humans that can't. Role Reversal 101. At the end of the film, he escapes with one of the human females and goes into the forbidden area of the planet, where the apes don't follow. It is there that he learns that this "planet of the apes" is actually earth some 2,000 years in the future. Huge twist. I was impressed for such an old movie to have such an iconic and memorable twist that still works well for a modern audience. Anyways, this film continues with that twist, unraveling more of what's in store in this new area on earth.
Great, okay, so on some other part of the planet, another astronaut lands on the planet. He is part of a search and rescue mission looking for Taylor, who hadn't returned to earth. Obviously, he finds the ape city, but thankfully it's not some repeat of the first. Instead, he escapes that city rather early on in the film and finds a cave that leads him to more of New York. This. This is really cool. However, that's unfortunately where the cool ends, because this is where the series unravels. There are futuristic people that live underground and peel off their faces and have mutant powers. Yeah. I won't give any more away, but for the love of god. Seriously?
I was totally loving this movie, believe it or not, until he met the underground people. It didn't have as much clever messages as the first, no, but the beginning of this film was done so well. It had Charlton Heston reprising his role, the same goes for the character of Nova. We get to see a more advanced look at this dystopian, long destroyed New York. No, it's not perfect, but a lot of hard work was put into making it look 2,000 years dead. I was game for this to be more of an adventure film, finding more clues as to what happened…but good god, the answer sucked. The ape city, the dystopian land, the long lost city…it all looked and felt primitive and cool. Then along comes cheesy future people with powers that killed the mood. Not only that, but this is the Planet of the Apes, and a good 50-60% of the film had no apes. It was just poorly written.
I also made a note last time around, as I mentioned above, that for 1968, the first film not only had an impressive ending, but good all around. I'm talking about movies in general – it had an awesome ending, hands down one of the best I've ever seen in a movie. The second one comes along and it's following by example – at least to start, and I'm actually excited to see what they do. The ending of this film. I won't give it away, but in contrast to the first and again – against movies in general, was one of the worst film endings I have ever seen hands down. So much potential. So many things they could have done…I wish I could say it, but I won't. So frustrating.
The Good:
The first half.
The Bad:
The last half.
Memorable Quote:
Nova: Taylor!


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The New Year Destash
Hi makers! Kelly here, hoping your 2018 is off to a fabulous start!
Like many, I think of January as a time to reflect on the previous year and an opportunity to plan for the new one. And, like many, my planning usually involves some serious goal setting. While I have made my obligatory hefty "new-year-new-me-goals" list in my shiny new 2018 planner, I'm considering these goals more as small pieces of a bigger picture. Whether I cross off one of these goals or 10, whether my list stays the same or changes halfway through the year, I want each of them to encourage and motivate me to be a better maker and a better person. To help me grow, to be the change, to be happy with my path with no pressure from the outside world (or the inside one - we're our own worst critics!).
One of my general 2018 goals is to downsize. And that includes (gasp) my yarn.
The yarn stash of a maker is often EPIC. As fibre-obsessed beings, we dream of those perfect shelves filled with gorgeous balls and skeins of fibres in our favourite colours. We are always on the hunt for goodies to add to our ever-growing stash, and jump at the chance to fill our baskets and carts at Michaels when a major sale hits. Brand new yarn released by our fav fibre company? Why yes, we'll take some.
But how much is too much? I'm guilty of "stocking up" for later, buying yarn with no project in mind just because it's pretty (and OK, sometimes it HAS to be done), taking yarn when someone offers it to me because it's free and soft...and here I am, eight years after I picked up knitting, with tubs and shelves and bags and boxes and baskets full of yarn I know I'll never use. Plagued with the nagging thoughts of "what if I need that some day" and "I'll probably use that for ____ next year."
So, I've started my destash. I've set quite a bit of my soft/washable yarn aside to make McMaster NICU baby blankets for The Snugglebugs Project, headed by my sip and stitch pal Marlee of @mbym.knitwear. While I was fortunate enough to have several causes fall into my lap last year (including a destash party with donated yarn going to Hammer City Paws Rescue Inc.), I'm realizing there may be many makers out there looking to contribute but have NO idea where to start.
If you're one of those makers, consider connecting with a local or national organization or charity in need of finished knitwear. There are plenty to choose from, and a simple donation of anything from hats to blankets will go a long way.
Project Linus Canada | Project Linus USA
Project Linus is probably one of the most well known organizations out there collecting handmade blankets. There are hundreds of chapters across Canada and USA providing handmade blankets to children going through a crisis in their lives. From young children who have lost a parent or sibling, to a youth watching his home burn down, to teens diagnosed with cancer or other debilitating disease.
Snuggles Project (Worldwide)
The Snuggles Project was founded by Hugs Society president and founder as a way to help abandoned and homeless animals find comfort by way of handmade blankets while they're waiting for a forever home. The security blankets are called "Snuggles," and help frightened and/or difficult-to-handle animals become calm. Crochet, knit, quilt or sew blankets in the following guideline sizes:
Knitted Knockers Canada | Knitted Knockers USA
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Traditional breast prosthetics are usually expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can't be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers on the other hand are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. Their website provides patterns and a list of approved yarns to knit or crochet knockers, as well as a list for local chapters and drop-off locations.
Warm Hands Network (Canada)
Families in northern Canada often struggle to balance the costs of warm clothing against other essentials, such as food and shelter. The goal of Warm Hands Network is to provide children with hand-knit clothing, which warms them through long winters, while also conveying the message that others wish them well. WHN supplies children in these communities with hats, mittens, neck warmers (no scarves please), socks, sweaters, vests and blankets. Preference is for wool items and large sizes.
Comfort for Critters (USA)
Helping furry friends is as easy as knitting or crocheting a washable blanket. Comfort for Critters is a volunteer program that creates free handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters across the US. The organization is in need of finished blankets of all sizes, yarn to make blankets, and cash donations to help ship them. If you want to drop off blankets or supplies, Comfort for Critters has a list of associated shelters.
Of course there are countless organizations you can connect with to offer your crafty duties to, the above are just some suggestions of well-organized projects.
If you're not feeling those DIY vibes right now or don't have time to make something yourself, many of these organizations also accept yarn donations for their volunteers. Additionally, you could try reaching out locally to any of the following.
Simply shoot them an email or give them a call. Your local independent yarn stores may also be able to provide some insight on what community programs and organizations are looking to add to their own stash - I work part time at Spun Fibre Arts in Oakville, ON and they're a drop off centre for both Project Linus Canada AND Knitted Knockers Canada. You may be surprised at who in your community is in desperate need of some yarn!
Happy making (and destashing),
Do you know of an organization in need of cozy knitwear or yarn donation? Share them in the comments below and tag @ourmakerlife on Instagram, to let us knitters and crocheters know all about the causes we can contribute to with our DIY abilities!
1/18/2018 09:40:42 pm
Hey OML peeps! I love the destash idea and ways to give back that Kelly mention in the post. I have a business that has a donation arm/leg/sometimes all 10 fingers donation part to it, where I donate a handmade hat or scarf to a homeless shelter in NYC for every purchase I get. I normally donate to the Bowery Mission. This winter has been so so so cold and the homeless and people less fortunate are definitely effected by it. The Bowery Mission is always looking for hats and scarves during the cold months and it's also a great cause to mention.
1/23/2018 08:54:33 am
You can also donate blankets to Rachel's Gift, they give families going through the loss of an infant I the hospital support and resources to aid them through the grieving process as well as keepsakes to remember their sweet little one. Each family recieves a hand knit/crocheted blanket in the box of keepsakes. Check out Rachelsgift.org
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Gamboa quits in corner, Abraham Lopez takes first defeat
May 5, 2017
LAS VEGAS – From the MGM Grand Garden Arena on the eve of the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. bout, Golden Boy Promotions aired their third edition of "Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN."
Cuba's Yuriorkis Gamboa headlined the event against Mexico's Robinson Castellanos. Gamboa last fought in March of this year, in a unanimous decision win over Rene Alvarado that saw him compete for the first time since 2015.
Within the first few rounds, both fighters exchanged with speed and unorthodox shots. Gamboa, 35, found himself down twice in the third and the fourth, respectively. Catsellanos (24-12, 14 KOs) was the taller fighter in the fight, and seemingly used it to his advantage at certain points. Gamboa, at times, had a mild case of showboating tactics, but it came back to bite him following the end of the seventh.
The 35-year-old Castellanos eventually inflicted enough damage for Gamboa to reveal that he no longer wished to continue before the beginning of the eighth round. Castellanos, after hearing the decision, realized this was the win he needed in order to stay competitive and obtain bigger bouts.
In the co-main event of the night, undefeated Abraham Lopez stepped into the ring against Jesus Rojas of Puerto Rico. From the first round, Rojas made it known which fighter maintained the power behind his punches.
Rojas (25-1-2, 17 KOs) came out as the aggressor and was able to drop Lopez in the second from a multitude of shots. The 29-year-old Lopez displayed his boxing ability as he began utilizing his jab more, and pivoted his feet in order to find openings. However, Rojas, 30, kept walking through the punches and eventually handed Lopez the first loss of his career by TKO stoppage in the eighth round of the bout. With the victory, Rojas captured Lopez's WBA-NABA featherweight title.
Danny Z is a Senior writer for Frontproof Media. He is the founder of Z-BoxingNews (a partner with Frontproof Media), a YouTube channel that delivers the latest news, interviews, fighter workouts, & analysis within the sport. Check out the Z-BoxingNews YouTube channel HERE. Also follow on Twitter @DannyZ_Boxing
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Seifert's Prospect Mailbag: Dec. 11
Oregon State star Nick Madrigal features prominently in David Seifert's latest Prospect Mailbag.
Fall Report: South Alabama
Shortstop Drew LaBounty is back to help lead an experienced, athletic and offensive lineup that could carry South Alabama a long way in 2018.
Position Power Rankings: Shortstop
Oregon State's Nick Madrigal headlines our list of the top 50 shortstops in college baseball heading into the 2017 season.
Fall Report: South Alabama
Avery Geyer is part of a very deep pitching staff that should help make South Alabama a bona fide contender in 2017.
Weekend Preview: March 24-27
It's an Easter Weekend early slate, and Aaron Fitt looks at Long Beach State-Cal State Fullerton, while Kendall Rogers highlights a Sun Belt showdown.
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How to Check Your Boobs for Lumps and Bumps in Body
Most cases of breast cancer are found by women noticing unusual changes, taking the initiative and visiting their doctor.
Love your breasts – be breast aware
The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chance of beating it – so you can see how important it is to make regular checks.
Being breast aware simply means knowing what your breasts look and feel like normally, being on the lookout for any unusual changes and getting them checked out by your doctor.
It's as simple as TLC
TOUCH your breasts. Can you feel anything unusual?
LOOK for changes. Is there any change in shape or texture?
CHECK anything unusual with your doctor.


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This was my 9th Antarctic season and my 7th working for Adventure Network International (ANI). I had an interesting and varied season doing a variety of tasks at different locations in Antarctica. Each year the ANI operation grows in size and complexity and there are new challenges opportunities for the field guide staff. The number of programmes available for clients is increasing and these are led all by members of the guide team. Taking mountaineers to climb Mt Vinson remains an important part of the operation. Throughout the season about half of the guide team will be working in the Mt Vinson area. The other half will be leading ski trips on the polar plateau, leading climbing and skiing programmes in the Ellsworth Mountains, or leading shorter day trips close to Union Glacier. In my ten weeks 'on the ice' I had the good fortune to be posted to all of these locations helping the ANI customers enjoy and appreciate the wonders of Antarctica.
Mount Vinson start up: 18th November - 23rd November
I was part of a five-person team that opened the ANI operation on Mt Vinson this season. We prepared the runway for ski aircraft, erected tents for staff and customers and built the main 'office' structure. I remained at VBC to complete this work while the other members of the team opened the facilities at low camp and high camp including preparing the fixed ropes on the steep part of the route between the two camps.
Mount Vinson Base Camp: 24th November - 4th December
The first Vinson climbers of the season arrived at VBC on 24th November. There were four teams climbing the mountain and I spent the time at VBC coordinating communications and logistics. As is often the case in late November conditions on the mountain were quite cold. The weather was far from ideal and the forecasts predicted a period of very high winds on the upper reaches of the peak. The climbers spent several days waiting at low camp before all made successful ascents of the peak.
South Pole Last Degree: 5th December - 16th December
I have led four previous ski trips to the South Pole and for this (my fifth) I had a group of four men: two Austrians, one German, and one Englishman. We spent a few days at Union Glacier Camp preparing supplies of food, fuel and camping equipment. We also had a short ski outing close to camp to check that everyone was comfortable with their skis and boots. The flight to 89° South was on the DC3 Basler, the largest of ANI's ski aircraft. The journey was faster and more comfortable than my previous trips to the South Pole, when we have flown in the smaller Twin Otters, and we reached the drop of point in 3½ hrs.
The journey from 89° South to the South Pole (90° South) spans one degree of latitude. This equates to 60 nautical miles, or 111.2 km. The air temperature at Union Glacier had been pleasantly warm, but on the polar plateau conditions were noticeably colder. With an altitude of almost 3000m and a constant breeze the temperatures stayed around -20°C / -25°C during the trip. We completed the journey in eight days skiing between 4 and 8 hours each day, covering distances of 6 - 12 nautical miles (11-22 km).
On the penultimate day we camped just a few miles short of our destination. This enabled us to ski a short distance the following day to reach the South Pole. The team took lots of pictures at the ceremonial South Pole (established in commemoration of the 1961 Antarctic Treaty) and the Geographic South Pole (whose position on the ice surface moves by approx 10m annually). Later in the day we were given a guided tour of the USAP's Amundsen-Scott South Pole Research Station, before flying back to Union Glacier the same evening.
Mount Vinson Base Camp: 17th December - 27th December
I returned to Mt Vinson to work as Base Camp Manager for the later part of December. Weather conditions on the mountain were quite cloudy for the first part of this period and none of the climbing groups made early summits. Once the weather cleared the four teams of climbers made safe and successful ascents of Mt Vinson. While the climbers were on the mountain there was plenty of work needing done in Base Camp and I was kept busy looking after the services and facilities. I managed to get out of camp a few times and enjoyed a couple of short ski trips on the 600m slopes to the West of VBC.
Union Glacier: 28th December - 11th January
Union Glacier Camp is the gateway for all ANI's operations in Antarctica. During the three-month 'season' at the height of the Antarctic summer approx two flights a week fly in from southern Chile bringing supplies and passengers. Some guests spend only a few hours at Union Glacier before flying onto other locations in Antarctica to take part in adventurous (skiing, climbing etc) or scientific activities. Others will spend up to a week based at Union Glacier Camp and taking part in activities in the surrounding area. During the season there is always a small team of field guides based at Union Glacier to organise these activities. In a busy and varied two-week period I assisted several client groups in the area around Union Glacier Camp. My jobs included: driving a photographer around the area on a skidoo, taking clients on walking/climbing/ski trips, hunting for meteorites with a metal detector, transporting scientists in wheeled and tracked vehicles etc.
Mount Sidley: 12th January - 20th January
My final project of the season was to lead an ANI expedition to climb Mt Sidley (4285m). This remote peak in the Executive Committee Range is the highest volcano in Antarctica and had only been climbed twice before (1990 and 2011). Several people are looking for alternatives to the conventional '7 summits' and one such list is the '7 volcanic summits'. All four of the climbers (three Russians and one Canadian) on this trip to Mt Sidley were aiming to climb the highest volcano on each of the 7 continents.
We flew the 1000km from Union Glacier to Mt Sidley and landed at the entrance to the horseshoe shaped caldera, halfway up the mountain. This enabled us to site base camp at a height of 2850m with good views of the steep crater walls above, and the extensive ice sheet below. The aircraft remained on the ground for the duration of the climb and the aircrew established a comfortable Base Camp facility for us. Mindful of the need to acclimatise to the altitude we ran a slow paced ascent over a four-day period. On the first day we explored the route onto the Eastern edge of the crater rim. The climb was quite straightforward and we found a good sheltered campsite at a height of 3450m. It was very cloudy next day with light snowfall but we were able to move up to the campsite and pitch the tents. The weather did not appear good next morning when we set out for the summit. After a few hours we reached the edge of the summit plateau and the clouds began to clear. We picked a route between dramatic rime ice 'mushrooms' and reached the highest point of the mountain at 15.00hrs. By this time the sky was clear and there were good views in all directions to the other extinct volcanos in the range. From the summit we were able to see the aircraft waiting for us at Base Camp far below.
The descent to the tents at 3450m took three hours and we spent a comfortable night before descending to base camp in the morning. We flew back to Union Glacier the same day thus completing the expedition to climb Mt Sidley in a five day round trip from Union Glacier.
Union Glacier: 21st January - 25th January
Once the last customers had left Union Glacier there were a few days for the ANI staff to close down camp at the end of the season. A camp catering for 60 staff and 60 clients is a sizable operation and it takes a lot of effort to pack everything away for winter storage.
David Hamilton 6/3/2013


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|House of Representatives, Philippines
Initiated and authored by Valenzuela City Cong. Magtanggol Gunigundo, the bill is meant to free Cong. Pacquiao from paying his tax liabilities to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
This issue has cropped up after BIR Commissioner Kim Henares slapped Pacquiao, who beat American-Mexican Brandon Rios in Macau for the WBO Welterweight Belt last Nov. 23, 2013, with a P2.2 billion in tax liabilities after he failed to settle them for the period covering tax years 2008 and 2009.
Unable to compose himself, Pacquiao had resorted to ventilating his grievances through the media, saying that his lawyers already presented documents to prove that he paid his income tax liabilities in the United States. But the BIR official didn't honor the documents his lawyers presented to her. Under the law,
Filipinos who have already paid their taxes abroad are no longer required to pay their taxes in the Philippines.
In response to Pacquiao, BIR Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares declared that until now Pacquiao hasn't produced any document from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to prove that he paid his taxes with the IRS. According to Henares, all he could show are documents coming from Bob Arum's Top
Rank Promotions. "As far as I'm concerned, those documents are not official," Henares said in media interviews.
In an ANC broadcast interview on Thursday night in Manila, Gunigundo had reasoned out that Pacquiao should be accorded the courtesy to be exempted from paying his multi-billion peso tax liabilities because the boxing champion brought so much honor to the Philippines.
The congressman even slighted the BIR for its failure to collect some P150 million from a political dynasty clan for more than three years now. But the BIR seemed bent on collecting the tax liabilities of Pacquiao in so short span of time, which, according to Gunigundo, is unfair to the lawmaker-boxer from Sarangani Province.
In the same ANC interview, Henares argued that if Congress is set to grant Pacquiao the exemption from tax liabilities because of his exemplary accomplishments as a boxer, it must also grant tax exemptions to newly crowned Miss World Megan Young, and also the soldiers who risk their lives in the forefront of battle without any renumerations but their salaries.
But the hot issue got mixed reactions from Filipinos in Los Angeles. For example, Oliver B. Quibin, an international trader in the South Bay, said that it would be unfair for other Filipinos who sacrifice their lives to bring honor to the country, and yet, they're paying their taxes every year. "Why exempt, Manny
Pacquiao?" he asked.
Quibin has shared the view of Henares that granting Pacquiao the necessary tax exemption privilege will become a bad precedent for others to question such bill.
As far as I'm concerned, I could say that if Congress will unanimously enact this bill into law, there is no reason why bemedalled soldiers and policemen can't be accorded the same tax-exemption privilege granted to Pacquiao?
This also brings home a point that those Filipino beauty queens who brought honor to the country by winning international beauty pageants,can't be given the same tax-exemption privilege?
If Congress is realy serious in enacting this bill, the lawmakers must ensure that the law applies, not only to Pacquiao, but to other outstanding Filipinos, too.
At this writing, the Court of Tax Appeals has issued a gag order for Pacquiao and BIR commissioner Kim Henares not to discuss about the merits of the case with the media as they will be held in contempt should they violate the court order.


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greed n 1: excessive desire to acquire or possess more (esp material wealth) than one needs or deserves 2: reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) [syn: avarice, covetousness, rapacity Personification: John Thain - Merill-Lynch CEO Thain got a $15 million sign-up bonus when he joined ML just last year, received a $750,000 salary for which he ran the company into the ground; and as the firm was being bought out by Bank of America, Thain's last act as CEO was to request a $10 million bonus. Severe criticism from his outraged peers in finance and government forced Thain to withdraw his request Monday.
The economy is going to hell in a basket — assaulted by greed, dispatched by arrogance and guided by stupidity. Learned economists would have us believe that the depression is the product of Adam Smith's invisible hand – the inevitable result of natural forces on a virgin market – but we have photographic evidence of just whose very visible hand is at play (see image above). No one is buying the Smith myth anymore! This is the work of man – the predictable product of a culture that promotes avarice, reveres greed, celebrates arrogance and rewards stupidity. Some years ago my youngest son pointed to a sign that read, "More of Everything" and with wisdom beyond his years suggested that that should be America's national slogan.
The material girl Madonna put it to rhythm in the 1990 film Dick Tracy.


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November 30
Flâneur by Kaunas: closed the exhibitions. Next step: Olot from November 10th
On October 23th the exhibitions in Kaunas closed.
A great thanks to all the local community and visitors that enjoyed the public space that Flâneur - New Urban Narratives has populated these days with the works by The Caravan Gallery and Henrik Duncker and thank to Kaunas Photo and his director Mindaugas Kavaliauskas too.
The next step of the project is Lluèrnia. See you soon from November 10th in Olot.