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Review & Full Album Stream: Mythic Sunship, Land Between Rivers
[Click play above to stream Mythic Sunship's Land Between Rivers in its entirety. Album is out today on El Paraiso Records.]
It hasn't quite been a year since Copenhagen four-piece Mythic Sunship made their debut on El Paraiso Records with the three-song full-length Ouroboros, but that album receives a quick follow-up in the next three-cut installment from the heavy psych rockers. Titled Land Between Rivers, it both expands and contracts the ideas and notions the instrumentalists put forth last time out, adding time to jams here, trimming it there — the whole offering is shorter by about 10 minutes, if you're counting — but showing a burgeoning conceptual grasp of immersing their listeners in tonal depth and overarching sonic sprawl.
The band — Emil Thorenfeldt, F. E. Denning, Kasper Stougaard Andersen, Rasmus Cleve Christensen — reportedly recorded "Nishapur" (15:31), "High Tide" (13:16) and "Silt" (6:19) in a kind of remote cabin in central Denmark, and with a mix by Jonas Munk of Causa Sui, the group who also helm El Paraiso and artwork to fit the imprint's long-running aesthetic vision, it presents a cohesive take in sound, atmosphere and flow while asking little of its audience in terms of self-indulgence. An exploratory vibe feels genuine — that is, when Mythic Sunship dig into a jam like that on "Nishapur," the really dig into it — and with a complementary thickness of low end to act as a grounding force, guitars roam freely in airy post-rock howls and sunburnt krautrock progressivism. They're not reinventing the wheel as regards heavy psychedelic transcendence, but Mythic Sunship are clearly doing the work of developing a sonic persona through these jams, and the bouts of cacophony that emerge in the meantime like that nine minutes into the opener or at the swirling apex of "High Tide" excite with the dynamic taking shape.
They earn immediate points for launching this spacecraft with "Nishapur," the longest track clearly intended to comprise the whole of the vinyl's side A, and of course stretched out enough to be successful in that. Resonance is the first notion proposed on Land Between Rivers, with two guitars intertwining, one unfurling patient strum and the other a humming drone of sweet-toned feedback that shifts into sweetened noodling by the time the first minute has passed. Mindset: accomplished. One thing Mythic Sunship do really well is put the listener at ease and carry them along the record's course. A graceful flow helps that — it's not like they're playing math rock or something so purposefully jagged-sounding — but even so, "Nishapur" presents as a particularly hypnotic effort, with the drums subtly entering at around 2:30 on soft tom hits beneath the guitars and bass.
They're building, of course, and low end brings a bit of foreboding to the atmosphere, but they're past the five-minute mark before things quiet down enough to let the listener know just how far the band has brought them. "Nishapur" enters its next movement over that steady current of drums and nods into a languid groove past its halfway point, shifting ultra-fluidly into a wash of noise that stretches about as far out as Mythic Sunship go on the record — a move that makes positioning the extended track as the leadoff seem even more bold. In a telling show of purpose, they bring the madness down gradually, one measure at a time, and in the last couple minutes seem to find a middle ground that could just as easily push toward another apex instead of crashing out as it does. Maybe the tape was running out? Whatever their reason, it wouldn't be fair to say "Nishapur" feels cut short, but no question that had they decided to keep pursuing whatever it is they're after in the song, the momentum is there.
Instead, they let that momentum shift into "High Tide" at the start of side B. Clearly intended to be complemented by the subsequent closer "Silt," "High Tide" earns its watery title with a due sense of drift, a serenity resulting in the early motion of the guitar that calls to mind some of what Yawning Sons were able to affect on their Ceremony to the Sunset outing before the drums kick in to add more of a push and progadelic atmosphere amid the increasingly winding central progression. West Coast-style heavy psych boogie? Not quite, but not far off. Ultimately, Mythic Sunship's tones are fuller and less concerned with vintage '70s-isms, and as "High Tide" moves through its first half, it opens from this build into a post-rock flow that meets with more proggy chug, spaces out even further moving past the halfway point and finding itself in a more patient linearity the second time around. That is, the shimmering guitar, forward drum push and lower-end rumble don't strike quite as manic in the back end of the song as in the front, and as "High Tide" oozes toward its second apex, it does so more in a manner keeping with the prior "Nishapur" than in its own first half. Not going to complain either way.
After hitting its peak, "High Tide" recedes and "Silt" is what remains, some feedback leading into a full-breadth wash and thrust of fuzz and immersive tonal reach, as though the band wanted to prove as they rounded out the album that they didn't need to cross the 10-minute mark to entrance their listenership if they didn't want to do so. Point taken. Because they're instrumental and because they create so much space in their sound, there's room for growth in Mythic Sunship's methods in terms of playing more toward an experimentalism of arrangement — keys, percussion, strings, etc. — or even just varying tones in their material, but that's not to say Land Between Rivers is missing anything, because simply, it isn't. In its atmosphere and in the poise of its execution, it basks in the organic chemistry between Thorenfeldt, Denning, Andersen and Christensen, and that proves to be more than enough to transport them and their audience through these engaging and consuming jams. May they continue to develop on this path, and if they want to get a little weird along the way, that's fine too.
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The Memorial Day sale at CraigCat is more than just a regular sale. It is some of our best pricing of the season. In fact, with the discounts that we are currently offering, you can get $1,950 off the regular pricing for a New 2018 E2 Elite 30HP. This offer not only includes this high-quality boat and all the memories that will come with it, but also a free EZ Load Trailer and unbelievable eight-year Evinrude Engine warranty so that you can feel safe in your purchase.
That is only one of the many offers that we have available. We also have another 2018 E2 Elite 30HP in the colors white and blue that also includes a free EZ Load Trailer for only $12,988. This price is $2,064 off the regular pricing making it an incredible deal for the season.
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Retailers, both in-store and online, have taken this opportunity to increase their unlocked phone selection, as more consumers are open to purchasing alternative brands for a lower price, or even for the same price if the functionality is appealing.
Port Washington, NY (PRWEB) June 13, 2017
The unlocked mobile phone market has reached approximately 30 million consumers in the U.S, which currently accounts for 12.5 percent of the market, according to global information company, The NPD Group. As the unlocked phone market continues to grow, the latest Unlocked Phone Demand Report 2.0 from NPD Connected Intelligence compares consumers who purchased unlocked phones, to the larger base of consumers who purchased standard, locked phones from their carriers. Among the findings, the report revealed that consumers with unlocked phones are less loyal to both carriers and device brands than those with locked phones.
According to the report, 30 percent of unlocked phone users switched carriers when purchasing a new device, versus 24 percent of locked phone users. In fact, the number one motivator for purchasing an unlocked phone was freedom to choose a future network. Unlocked users were also more likely to cite 'lowering cost' as a reason for switching carriers than those with locked devices (45 percent versus 34 percent, respectively).
"The market is made up of two distinct consumer bases: price sensitive consumers looking for low-cost devices that deliver value; and high-end, tech focused consumers, looking to differentiate from the standard choices," said Brad Akyuz, director, industry analyst for NPD's Connected Intelligence. "Now that smartphone subsidies are nonexistent, for the most part, the unlocked market has become a cost effective option."
In addition to being more likely to switch carriers, unlocked phone users are also more likely to purchase a different device brand when upgrading. Forty-eight percent of unlocked phone users switched brands when upgrading devices, compared to 37 percent of locked phone users. Among unlocked users brand loyalty increases with price paid.
"Retailers, both in-store and online, have taken this opportunity to increase their unlocked phone selection, as more consumers are open to purchasing alternative brands for a lower price, or even for the same price if the functionality is appealing," noted Akyuz. "As the unlocked phone market grows, differentiation will be key for original equipment manufacturers. While price is one competitive component, devices will need compelling features/functionality to appeal to consumers and retailers alike."
The results of the NPD Group Connected Intelligence Unlocked Phone Demand Report 2.0 are based on consumer panel research from the Unlocked Smartphone Survey, which reached 1,026 unlocked U.S. smartphone owners. This survey was completed in April 2017. As well as the Broadband Adoption Survey that reached 4,150 U.S. consumers, aged 18+ from diverse regions and demographical backgrounds.
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I sense there's a degree of agonising over solutions which are unnecessarily complex and expensive. F'r example, there's no need to buy/fit expensive blocks - which will generate wear on the sail where they rub - for simple, cheap s/s rings will do very well.
There's no need to drill holes in spreaders to affix s/s eye-straps, when a pair of 6"-8" half-inch webbing straps with Velcro fitted, and a s/s ring each, will do a better job.
'bbg', Dutch' and 'dancrane' have effective answers, and I fitted such an arrangement to a friend's Rival 34 more than a decade ago. The webbing straps were fitted around the spreader roots. Another crew member was suspicious of the Velcro straps 'in shear', but two of us bouncing on each line couldn't shift them. The set-up is still up there today.
Yes, we found that occasionally a batten-end would catch on a line during hoist. So we learned to do that early part of the hoist slowly, picking our moment to heave on the halyard and easing it down a foot if we got it wrong. Having the two lines adjustable at the boom-end using a short loop-back and rolling hitch was more convenient than a trip to the mast and back - especially at night, in lumpy weather.
This is from the Harken page....
***I find looking aft at the battens/lines contact point more helpful. And, the boat does not need to lie head-to-wind, provided the mainsheet is loosened such that the mainsail is 'feathered' into wind.Raising Sail
When hoisting sail, check to make sure the sail does not get caught in the Lazy Jacks.
The headboard or battens may catch between the mast and the Lazy Jacks or jam in the angle between the lines. If the halyard is forced, this could result in a broken batten,
ripped sail or damaged Lazy Jack. To avoid this, look aloft*** as you raise the mainsail and stop if the sail gets caught. Also, make sure the boat is facing head-to-wind.
The sail is less apt to catch on the Lazy Jacks if the topping lift is used and the Lazy Jacks are somewhat loose. This way they will deflect out of the way easier when the
sail makes contact with them.
I agree with the over analysing observation.
Following fitting a new stack pack bag I researched all sorts of lazy jack methods, solutions and products but then realised I was due to leave on a trip in a couple of days and still had not sorted it out. I tied lines to the spreaders/mast junction and fitted rough triangles leaving lots of spare line. I then fiddled about with lengths and raising / dropping the main for an hour until I got the geometry right for my boat. I then added small carabineers to the line ends to tidy it all up.
Job done in 2 hours max at less than £30 and no need to adjust anything when using the solution. One of the advantages of keeping the fixing points near to the mast is that there is enough slack in the system to allow for boom movement without adjustment. My boat is only 28 foot length so appreciate that a bigger boat may offer different challenges.
When I wanted to try lazyjacks, I got a length of polyprop washing line for a couple of quid and set something up. I then used them and adjusted until I was somewhere near right before doing it properly. The last thing I did was to add a line each side a little closer to the mast than the end of the first batten, which has helped, but not entirely cured the batten issue.
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"Musically, this is a performance is at stunning high level. The fact, that most parts are cast from the house's own ensemble show, that even such a complex work as "Prometeo" can nowadays be mastered by highly motivated forces of a medium sized theatre. The chorus and the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Clemens Heil are delivering an exceptional performance."
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Slideluck Potshow is coming to PDX. Find out more about it here. Food and photos, what more can we say???
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I am the oldest of three with a sister and a brother. I was raised in a military family which had given me the opportunity to live in multiple places across the U.S. before settling down in Virginia Beach. I am currently wrapping up as a college student at Virginia Wesleyan University with a major in Criminal Justice where we obviously sometimes study some really gruesome crimes and serial murderers from the past.
During my free time I enjoy hanging out with my family, running with my dog, fishing with my brother, and hunting deer (and of course watching horror movies is on the list!). I also enjoy listening to music and going to concerts. My favorite time of season is the fall because A) It's the season for scares and B) It's time for the MLB World Series (I'm a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals). It's also the season for haunted houses!
I most enjoy watching horror movies with others because the reactions are the best part! Movies that make me afraid are the most memorable ones, especially if they have you looking over your shoulder after leaving the theater. There are many different elements that go in to making a good horror movie, and so many ways to use them. In my opinion the horror genre has to be the most diverse in movie making. I am so excited in joining Dan, Leah, and Kris in sharing our opinions!


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homemade crystalized flowers
Stormy Stewart
·pesticide-free edible flowers
1 csuperfine sugar (extra-finely ground but not powdered)
2egg whites at room temperature
·thin paintbrush, tweezers, parchment paper, cookie sheet, paper towels
How to Make homemade crystalized flowers
- Rinse your flowers gently for less than 30 seconds, removing all dirt and other unwanted matter from them. Immerse them immediately in an ice bath to help perk up the petals.
Shake off as much excess water as you can, and place the chilled flowers on paper towels to let them air dry completely.
Line your cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper, and dust it with superfine sugar.
Pour some of the sugar in a shallow bowl.
Beat two egg whites and 1 tsp. water in a bowl until they are no longer translucent and frothy. Powdered pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder used for baking can be substituted for the raw egg whites.
Holding a flower with your tweezers, use a paintbrush to coat it entirely with a thin, even layer of the egg white mixture. Any areas of the flower left uncovered will turn brown and not be properly preserved. To crystallized petals only, pluck them cleanly from the flower and hold their tips with tweezers to coat.
Hold the wet flower over the shallow bowl, and sprinkle sugar over the entire surface of the flower, coating it evenly on all sides. Gently shake off excess sugar. A clean salt shaker or fine sieve can be used for sprinkling the sugar.
Dry the flowers on the lined cookie sheet coated with sugar in a cool place for 12 to 24 hours.
To keep the shape of some flowers, place them upside down first. Turn the flowers occasionally to ensure proper drying on all sides.
Store your sugared flowers in an air-tight container between layers of airy, soft padding, such as tulle or Easter grass, for up to a year. This keeps the sugar from collecting moisture and allowing the flowers to rot.


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The Pantanal – jaguars, macaws and wetland wildlife
The Pantanal is a place of superlatives – the world's largest fresh-water wetlands, ten times the size of the Everglades, covering about 200,000 square kilometers.
'Pantanal' is derived from a Portuguese word meaning 'swamp'. It is a gently sloping basin with meandering rivers which slowly releases water to a single drainage channel, the Paraguay River. During the dry season, the great wetland shrinks to more manageable pools and channels, and the animals are drawn to these water holes.
The Pantanal is particularly famous as the best place in the world to see South America's big cat, the Jaguar, and rightly so. We have a good chance of our own encounter with this beautiful predator along the banks of the Cuiaba River near Porto Jofre, where we will be staying on a very pleasant floating hotel. We have a very good chance of finding other notable 'megafauna' of the Pantanal including Giant Otter, Giant Anteater, Ocelot and South America's heaviest animal, the Lowland Tapir, along with various monkeys, deer and foxes, abundant Capybara, Yacaré Caiman and Yellow Anaconda, the world's largest snake.
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This holiday should appeal to anyone with a general interest in wildlife, but we will be paying particular attention to mammals, and the abundant birdlife of this amazing wetland.
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Please note that holidays change, although sometimes only slightly, from year to year and previous trip reports may not reflect the planned itinerary, or other holiday details, for the current trip. Please ask us if you would like to know of any significant differences.
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Return flights from the UK. Local transport as specified in itinerary, including two internal flights. All park entry fees. 14 night's accommodation, full board basis. Services of leaders and local guides.
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Day 1 Our evening flight takes us from London, arriving in Sao Paulo early on Day 2, where we transfer to our internal flight heading inland to Campo Grande. After leaving our luggage at our hotel, we head out for our first taste of Brazilian bird life. After a gentle afternoon, we will return to the hotel and catch up on some sleep.
Day 3 We set off westwards into the southern Pantanal. After an hour on the tarmac, we will strike off across the campo, making stops along the way to look for animals of the plains. This area is particularly good for Giant Anteater and we hope to have some close-up encounters with this bizarre animal during our time here. In the afternoon we will head out for our first 'safari' excursion to discover more of the rich wildlife of these dry grasslands.
Day 4 Our morning will be spent on the river. Four species of kingfisher make their home on these waterways, while at least eight species of parrot make their home in the area and will provide noisy entertainment for us. An afternoon truck safari will give us the opportunity to see some of the mammals of the area, perhaps including Yellow Armadillo, Pampas Deer and South American Coati. A night drive will give us the chance to look for some of the shyer inhabitants of the campo, including Crab-eating Fox and Collared Peccary. Both Puma and Jaguar are present in the area, although we would have to be very lucky to catch sight of either of these two big cats
Day 5 Another full day here will give us more opportunities to enjoy the wildlife of the southern Pantanal, as well as to spend some time relaxing around the lodge.
Day 6 Our morning walking tour will take us out into the gallery forest of the Rio Aquidauana, where we hope to encounter Campo Chachalaca, Bare-faced Currasow and White-fronted Woodpecker, as well as more monkeys. From here we head on a two hour drive across the southern Pantanal to our next lodge set in a 15,000 hectare ranch where cattle and rice production sits alongside wildlife. After lunch we take a boat ride on the Sao Domingo arm of the Miranda River, in the company of Black-collared Hawk, kingfishers, herons, monkeys and caiman.
Day 7 We spend today exploring the rice fields, wetlands and gallery forest of the ranch. Waterbirds gather in large numbers, with the elegant Marsh Deer grazing out on the grasslands. Fazenda San Francisco is famous as supporting a high density of Ocelot, and after dinner we will head out on a night drive to search for this elegant spotty cat, along with other nocturnal inhabitants.
Day 8 After one last morning birding around the ranch, we will set off for the long drive back to Campo Grande.
Day 9 A morning flight takes us north from Campo Grande to Cuiaba, from where we head south to Pocone, the gateway to the northern Pantanal. After lunch we will set off on the famous 'Transpantaneira', a 150km long unsurfaced road that takes us deep into the Pantanal. Today we are heading just 30km south to the Pouso Alegre. The surrounding ranch has several lagoons and water holes; as the heat of the day fades the animals come out to drink, and we will be keeping our fingers crossed that one animal in particular, the Lowland Tapir pays us a visit.
Day 10 A second day getting acquainted with the wildlife of the northern Pantanal. Trails leading out from the lodge into the surroundings offer the chance to see Black-tailed Marmoset, Southern Tamandua and Giant Anteater.
Day 11 We will do some more morning birding around Pouso Alegre before heading deeper into the Pantanal, strking out along the Transpantaneira. While we will be stopping along the way to enjoy the huge numbers of wetland birds and whatever mammals we may come across, we will no doubt all be eager to arrive at our destination, Porto Jofre.
Days 12 – 13 We spend two days on the Cuiaba River focussing on the South American 'king of the jungle', the mighty Jaguar. The Pantanal is home to one of the densest populations in all of the Americas, and the banks of the Cuiaba River and its many side streams have become famous as the best place in the world to see this apex predator. The animals here feed on Capybara and Yacare Caiman, both of which will be a common sight during our boat trips. The same waterways are home to several families of Giant Otters, and we can expect to be distracted from our big cat hunt by these equally-impressive animals.
Day 14 We may have one last early morning boat trip out onto the 'three brothers' rivers, before it is time to bid farewell to Porto Jofre. Back on dry land, we have a long drive ahead of us as we travel back up the Transpantaneira, stopping at the roadside whereever we find concentrations of birds and hoping to find Yellow Anaconda, the world's largest snake somewhere along the way. Our last night on the Pantanal will be spent at the Pousa da Piuval, where noisy flocks of Yellow-chevroned and White-eyed Parakeets feed in the mango trees growing by the dining room.
Day 15 One last morning birding excursion, and we will head back to the city of Cuibaba and our flights to Sao Paulo.
Day 16 For our last morning in Brazil we visit the largest chunk of green space in the sprawling city of Sao Paulo, Ibiropuera Park, for some last minute additions to our bird list. After lunch we will head back to the hotel to freshen up, before making our to the airport for our flights home, arriving Day 17.
Please note that the itinerary may be changed to suit the weather or other practicalities at the discretion of the leaders.
All of the lodges and hotels are of a good standard, some with very attractive settings. In Porto Jofre we will be staying in a floating hotel. All the rooms have private bathrooms with hot water and are either air-conditioned or have ceiling fans where needed. Some lodges may have a swimming pool available. Single rooms are available in all locations. The exact lodge or hotel used may be changed if local conditions change or if we feel a different choice would suit our needs better.
All meals are included – some lunches will be in local restaurants, and we will take a picnic on some days.
We will be travelling by small coach or minibus for our transfers. We will do our best to ensure that our travelling is as comfortable as possible.
Some excursions will be by 4X4 vehicles or open top truck: we will also be taking several boat trips, notably during our time on the Rio Cuiaba, when we will be looking for Jaguars.
All excursions are optional.
The group flights are with LATAM from London Heathrow, as follows:
Internal flights are scheduled flights with LATAM or AZUL.
The Pantanal is three hours behind UK time: Sao Paulo is two hours behind.
If you hold a UK passport, you do not currently need a visa to travel to Brazil, but your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your trip. If you do not have a UK passport, please check with your local consulate.
We will be travelling during the dry season, when the animals are more concentrated around the wetlands and when we have the best chances of seeing the mammals, particularly Jaguar: the days will be warm (but hopefully not too hot) and dry (although, as with everywhere, there is always the chance of some unseasonal rain). Evenings will be cooler.
No strenuous walking is involved but you need to have a reasonable level of general fitness to be able to participate in the holiday. The tour visits several locations and travelling in the tropics can be tiring if you are not used to it. However, the trip is designed to be relatively comfortable so please discuss any concerns with us.
Although most of the walks are not long, we will sometimes be walking on rough or wet ground. Good walking shoes (lightweight ok) are essential for most areas. There are a few occasions when we walk uphill but this is not excessive.
As we are in the tropics, the sun is very strong, even when it appears overcast. Sun protection (hat, sunglasses and suncream) is essential. We avoid walking far in the hottest part of the day.
We will be visiting areas where malaria is present. Yellow fever vaccinations are not required for entry to Brazil, but are recommended for those visiting the Pantanal as there is a local risk. Dengue fever and Zika Virus are both widespread in Brazil. General inoculations for overseas travel are recommended. You should consult your GP for advice on travel health at least eight weeks before the trip. You must drink only purified drinking water at all times.
At times, we will travel in small boats on the canals and rivers. Safety regulations will be adhered to when travelling in this way. Safety guidelines must also be followed when travelling by open-top vehicles, taking night walks and regarding other natural risks. Safety advice given by the leader and guides must be heeded at all times.


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Our Bow Tie Wedding
A few months ago, on a sun drenched September morning, I woke up a Miss, and fell asleep a Mrs. I've been meaning to write a little more about our wedding, and all of the fantastic suppliers that helped us create such a memorable day.
Of course, being creatively minded, we both also wanted to add as many handmade touches as possible, and save some money in the process! In the end our invites, bow ties, bridesmaids dresses, favours, bunting, and table plan were all handmade, with lots of help from amazing family and friends. But I'm getting ahead of myself..
We chose The Ashes Wedding Venue in Endon as the setting for our big day. It is ridiculously picturesque and quiet, with the wedding taking place across two converted barns. Charming and rustic, it ticked all the boxes and we knew we wouldn't have to worry about 'dressing' the venue too much, it was stunning all on it's own. The Ashes also offered a mini barn just for getting ready, which was the perfect way to start the day with my bridesmaids!
Adam had stayed in a cottage with his best men and family so needed a ride to the wedding. We chose VW Occasion's camper van because in case you haven't noticed we love a bit of retro!
The groom is obsessed with wool jackets, which fitted our rustic, casual vibe perfectly. He and his groomsmen wore dark brown herringbone wool trousers and waistcoats from ASOS, and Adam paired his with a contrasting jacket in a lighter brown.
There was never any doubt that this would be a bow tie wedding of course, but the bow tie in question was something we deliberated over for a long time. At the point of choosing we had no real clue what was going on colour wise, but ultimately it was the grooms decision, and he opted for a self tie bow tie and pocket square, in a retro floral plum and rose Liberty print, called Poppy and Honesty (On our website as ALVIN.)
Making the bridesmaids dresses ourselves became a task that snowballed as the months ticked by. I had a very clear vision of what I wanted, which naturally involved the slipperiest silk imaginable! There were initial measurement sessions, dress, fittings, late night hemming done on the kitchen floor, and one dress that flew together in a couple of days once my last maid had returned from Australia. Thankfully my extremely talented Auntie Rosalie was on hand to help me through it all!
Looking at the photos I'm so glad we persevered with them, I'm slightly biased but the girls looked incredible!
Visually, I think Frances and Rose might just have made our wedding day. I love British flowers, and after a childhood growing up in or around the garden I was keen to incorporate natural looking, 'just picked' blooms into the day. Frances and Rose operate under a 'Grown Not Flown' policy, so they don't create any of the air miles needed to provide brides with out of season flowers, when companies buy them in from foreign countries.
For this reason, my bouquet was in part a surprise, as Marianne and Alison planned our flowers based on what was in bloom that week, and headed off to local flower farms to source everything. They were so, so beautiful. Marianne thought of every detail, and created stunning arrangements to fill our wedding and reception barns, decorate our cake and chalkboard, and finish off our outfits with buttonholes and bouquet!
We were so incredibly lucky to have so many generous friends and family members who wanted to help out, it made everything so much more personal and special. Our wedding cake, and fruit cake were made by another wonderful auntie, thank you so much Auntie Val! (We have a tier saved in the freezer for valentines day, yay!)
We made 52 metres of fabric bunting to decorate The Ashes, every triangle of which was hand cut with stiff, antique crimping scissors by Hannah, a very dedicated bridesmaid! She also made us the most beautiful hand embroidered handkerchiefs for our wedding present.
The bridesmaids and flower girls all wore fake flower headpieces, so they could keep them and wear them again. My maid of honour Nat worked on them tirelessly, in between painting chalkboard signs, organising my hen with the bridesmaids, and making me a gorgeous pin for my garter! She also did my hair and make up, and spent countless hours on Pinterest researching...we have an awful lot to thank her for!
Another treasured keepsake, hand embroidered with a silver horseshoe for luck.
Definitely one of the most important decisions we made. It meant so much to me that we would be able to look through our album and really remember our day, exactly as it was. We booked Red on Blonde after falling in love with their candid approach, and they were just incredible. We forgot they were even there half of the time, which results in genuine, heartwarming candid photographs.
Red on Blonde are a duo, so the bride and groom are both documented getting ready and heading to the wedding, with both photographers meeting as the couple meet at the aisle for shots from both angles.
Real petal confetti from The Great British Florist.
On top of these action shots, we also took advantage of the weather and had some stunning portraits taken. My dress is from James Bride in Nottingham, who were so lovely and accommodating. The hunt for the dress was exciting and fun without any drama thanks to them!
We just had to take advantage of the golden hour, we abandoned our dessert for these shots but so worth it!
Did having a late September wedding put us off having an ice cream van? Hell no! We couldn't resist booking Polly's Parlour and treating our guests while we had some photos taken. They were a huge success and we're still rooting for you to start selling by the tub guys!
We were also treated to a surprise dove release on the day by my parents! It was a lovely way of incorporating a tradition into our day, and a very cute surprise! Thank you Special Day Doves for stealthily sneaking around all morning and keeping the surprise.
In the end, all the late nights, and extra stress from choosing to go handmade with a lot of our wedding was so worth it. We look back on our day and smile at every detail, as they all remind us how many truly great people we have in our lives. Visually, our wedding was everything we had hoped it would be too; a rustic, casual vintage affair with lots of handmade touches, and lots of local food, decor, and entertainment.
If you're reading this and planning a wedding, hopefully we've given you a little bit of insight, and a few ideas! We'd love to hear what your favourite part of our wedding was.


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On the 24th of August, a group of year 9, 10 and 11 students completed the 2 – day bronze Duke of Edinburgh hike with Ms Yong, Mr Howard and Ms Coutinho. With the threat of rain, it wasn't until the afternoon before that we decided that we would complete the hike. We met at Strathfield station at 8:30am with our 65 Litre bags packed and covered along with our raincoats and jackets zipped up. We arrived at Cowan railway station just after 9:30am and were greeted by the sun, blue skies and about 2000 Oxfam hikers, who completed a 100km hike for charity.
We began our 14Km journey through Jerusalem Bay with the year 11's leading, as they were completing their qualifier. After a long day battling the heat, we arrived at our campsite at Brooklyn Dam after 3:30pm. We set up our tents and prepared ourselves for the evenings events. This was dinner, bonding activities and fun with our friends. We ended the night early at around 8:00pm with marshmallows. The next morning began bright and early at 7:00am. We packed up our tents, ate breakfast and prepared ourselves for the rest of the hike. We left at 8:00am and arrived at Hawkesbury River train station before 10:00am making the train as the doors were closing. Our journey had come to an end.
Overall, the hike was a very enjoyable experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone. It is time that we can spend as a group, away from our technological devices, while getting to know our classmates better. It is also a very challenging experience that tests you both mentally and physically. Finally, I'd like to thank Ms Yong, Mr Howard and Ms Coutinho for volunteering their Saturday and their free time away from their friends and family to supervise us and guide us through this challenge.
Duy Quang Mai Year 10
Throughout my hike for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award from Brooklyn to Cowan, there was one thing I could never forget in my life and it was the first steep climb uphill. I actually thought I might faint and could not fulfil the challenging climb as I was not at all used to this rigorous use of physical effort. During that part of the hike, my eyes really did blur away and my limbs were all like boiled noodles - which are easily squashed. I had that urge to just stop for a second in the middle of the climb then I would go. But after seeing all members of the hike climbing up so unrestrained, I kept on pushing myself forward, thinking, "Okay, after this you may scorn upon your stupidity for having missed four weeks of running in the Running Club – as it could somewhat prepare yourself for this terror. But not now. Now, you climb as vigorously as when you're procrastinating doing all of your schoolwork." After such gibberish jumbles of thoughts, I actually did reach the flat ground unknowingly. In conclusion, my overthinking self was finally proved useful at times of dire need for physical support, especially during the fun-filled Duke of Edinburgh hike.
Peter Gock Year 11
An aspect of completing the Duke of Edinburgh is to do an adventurous journey/walk. The walk is long and difficult. On top of this, everything that you bring is carried by yourself in a large pack (e.g. Food, clothes, water). This walk is also conducted over 2 days and 1 night, meaning you must also carry a tent to sleep in. My advice to doing the Duke of Edinburgh walk is to be well prepared and understand the expectations of doing such a walk. The walk is difficult alone and constantly carrying a heavy pack will just make it harder. Understanding the difficulty of the walk is essential as you need to know what you are getting yourself into and whether you're capable to do such an exhausting task.
Fitness is another key to completing the walk. If you are unfit, the walk will make it extremely difficult and you might not be able to complete it. However, if you have a high fitness level, the walk will be easier for you. I would also recommend packing early and get used to the weight of the pack. Doing this can make you well prepared early for the walk as well as make the weight of your pack less daunting as you have accustomed yourself to its weight. The weight of your pack should also not be more than 25% of your own body weight. My final suggestion would be to bring enough water. Water is essential to completing the walk as it hydrates and energises you to continue walking. An insufficient amount of water will lead to dehydration and muscle cramps, making it harder for you to complete the walk.
Lakshaya Kaushik Year 9
The year, my mates and I performed a hike from Cowan to Brooklyn. We did the hike as a part of the Duke of Edinburgh course. Even though the hike was short, I learnt a number of life lessons from the hike that will come in handy in the future. The hike was 14 km long, and consisted of many challenges. Our Duke of Ed team managed to complete the hike in two days, and camped overnight at a campsite next to a very beautiful dam.
When we finally got rest, after a long day of walking with fifteen kilos on our backs, the feeling of joy we felt from inside was priceless. Even the food we had after finishing, felt like we had just won a trophy in a marathon. This taught me that the harder you work for something, the sweeter the rewards get. This experience also taught me the value of the simple things that we might take for granted, as at our campsite the ground we had to sleep on was very bumpy and hard (something we are not used to), which caused bad sleep and drowsiness the next day. Just imagine sleeping on very hard and bumpy ground everyday.
Just like the terrain in the hike, there are always ups and downs in life, your life can never stay stable. This experience taught me that, because life is always unstable it is alright when you go through the ups and downs, as they are unstoppable. But what matters more is what your reaction is towards it. I learnt that, when you are low, you should realise where you went wrong and learn from the mistakes, so you don't make the same mistakes again. While on the other hand, when you are high, try not to be overconfident and stay level headed. This helps to maintain balance.
In conclusion, this hike taught me plenty of life lessons that I will come in handy in the future while dealing with real life problem, as it taught me to value the simple things around me; the harder you work for something, the sweeter the reward gets; learn from your past mistakes; and not to be overconfident.
Evan Xiong Year 9
The Duke of Edinburgh was an experience of a lifetime, you will never get another chance like this. I got to interact with other hikers who encourage and support you during the hike. This 13.4km hike from Cowan-Brooklyn had rugged rocks, steep hills, my heavy backpack and the burning sun which resulted from me to challenge myself, physically and mentally. When completing the hill, a sense of relief and accomplishment flows through you. You feel different. I am not sure how but you just feel different.
Duke of Ed also gave me an opportunity to see a different part of NSW. A NSW that is more green and natural. This taught me the importance of keeping nature clean. While hiking you get to appreciate the surrounding trees and lakes. Duke of Ed has given me a guide of sleeping in the open where there's no civilisation. I had to learn to set-up tents, be resourceful. As I had limited resources. Also sleeping for me was difficult as in the night it was pitch-black and I have to sleep on the hard surface. Thus, I had a bad night.
Duke of Edinburgh is not easy, so you must be prepared. Your hips, shoulders and legs will suffer. The path is not some normal footpath. It is full of rocks and broken branches. You have to learn to manoeuvre your way quickly through rocks that can cause blisters in your leg. Additionally, you need a lot of water, without it, there is no way you survive the heat, the weight of your body and the steep endless hills.
The most challenging part of the hike was hiking endlessly uphills to Brooklyn. My legs just died. As once I reached the top of one hill, there's just another hill that just as steep. It psychologically affected me. However, the encouragement of the other hikers and them having to wait for me, pushed me to reach the top. Soon the hike turned into a test of endurance for me. I wanted to stop, but I figured out some strategies along the way that make the last 3km easy. As I was able to make ground quickly.
These strategies include:
- Drinking constant water
- Play my playlist on Spotify
- Talking to others
Duke of Edinburgh is something you must experience yourself. Everyone's experience is different. You are certain to have fun.
Yoshua Tsang Year 9
On Friday 24 of August, boys from years 9, 10 and 11 accompanied by Ms Yong, Mr Howard and Ms Coutinho met at Strathfield Station to board a train to Cowan where we would see the last of civilisation for the next day. Arriving at Cowan early in the morning, we set off on the Great North Walk heading towards Brooklyn, our destination. This track we soon learnt however, was being hiked on (or ran by some) by about 3000 Oxfam Trailwalkers who were travelling in the opposite direction to our Duke of Ed group for almost half the Friday. This meant that we would have to step aside or off the track every ten or so metres. The highlight of this Bronze practice hike for me would have to be the view we got on our first break at around 11am overlooking Jerusalem Bay and Cowan Creek. This half an hour break or so was also blessed with beautiful weather, a hopeful change from the forecasts we were told of and overcast skies given at the beginning of the day. Overall, this Bronze Duke of Edinburgh taken place from 24-25 August 2018 was a hike where any of us got to know one another much better over the day or so, as well as being challenged physically at certain stages in the hike, and learning a few skills in navigation throughout the hike.


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I don't understand anything anymore. How facts suddenly become fluid and the educated suspect. I don't understand the hypocrisy, this failure of empathy, hellbent on the annihilation of others. I don't understand the messianic appeal of an indecent, cruel and profoundly imbecilic buffoon on anyone, let alone millions of people. Not now. Not after almost two years of verifiable lies and daily obscenities. Not after bomb threats and the murder of innocents. And yet, enough Americans still stand and cheer at those "political rallies" to stoke the fires. Sparks to dry kindling. Hatred and vilification elevated to spectacle and bloodsport. Lock her up. Lock him up.
Lock everybody up.
Tomorrow the future will shift, one way or another. And if the pendulum doesn't swing back towards decency, if unhinged anger, racism and conspiracies should win against truth, respect and civilized discourse...a new world order will be complete. Because unlike 2016, this time the choice will have been made with eyes wide open, with the full knowledge of what the man truly is—and what he stands for. This time, it will signal validation.
There's a river ahead, red with blood, burning crosses lining the banks on the other side. Move away, please. Regardless of political leanings, help steer the ship back.
I still want to believe in humanity.


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This is, by far, the deepest dive I've ever taken into the Bible. I've read the whole thing before (somewhere around 2010 or 2011), I've immersed myself into the red letters of Jesus for a couple straight years, and I've tried to apply those words to my life. However, this particular journey into the Word has been the most enlightening and impactful thing I've experienced as it relates to the Bible. I'm watching hours-long lectures from Tim Mackie (the voice behind The Bible Project videos) and seeing how God brings to mind connections to the game of baseball. I'm learning more about God and it's deepening my experience on the field. I hope people, both today and in the future, will experience the same through what I'm pulling together through these writings. I know this experience isn't just meant for me.
In spite of Ezra and Nehemiah being up next in our modern Bible, it is more appropriate to write about Jeremiah next (more on that later). The book of Jeremiah was written as God instructed him to make a collection of all of Jeremiah's 25 years of teachings on a scroll. At one point, all of those teachings were torn up and thrown in a fire by the king and they had to be rewritten. As you prepare to read about some of the big ideas from Jeremiah, take some time to read Jeremiah and watch the Bible Project's video outlining the framework of Jeremiah (https://thebibleproject.com/explore/jeremiah/) as we dive into this week's "Baseball Guy's Bible Guide." Also, if you'd like to dive even deeper as I have, take a look at the lecture Tim Mackie gives about the Making of the Bible as well (Making of the Bible by Tim Mackie (The Bible Project))
Due up in the Bottom of the Ninth:
- Batting Out of Order
- Hope
- Renewing a Contract
Batting Out of Order
On May 9, 2018, the New York Mets batted out of order against the Cincinnati Reds. To make matters worse, the mistake ended up in the team's 15th loss in 21 games as the Mets lost 2-1 in 10 innings that day.
Though many would call this a "Little League" blunder, this mistake is more common than I would have imagined. It happened just two years previous as the Milwaukee Brewers committed the same mistake against the Washington Nationals in 2016.
As I was researching the next books in the modern Biblical order, naturally I started exploring ideas from Ezra and Nehemiah. In the midst of that study, I discovered that the beginning of Ezra contains completed prophecy from the book of Jeremiah - a book that occurred before Ezra chronologically (Jeremiah in around 626 B.C. and Ezra in around 458 B.C.). Our Bible is out of order!
Well, to be fair, the Bible is just presented in a different order. The Old Testament is in a different order than the Bible that Jesus would have read in the Temple. Wait, even that's a problematic statement as Jesus would have read scrolls and not a bound book. Understanding how other people through history would have interacted with these ancient writings can become a valuable piece of our study.
The idea that our books of the Bible are in a different order should not cause the same level of concern as a baseball team batting out of order. One is breaking the rules and the other is accounting for how people experience a series of writings inspired by God. We should study how other people have ordered those writings to deepen our understanding of Jesus and God's revelation to all people.
Having been a fan of Major League Baseball since the early 1980s, I've had the opportunity to see a lot of guys labeled as "top prospects" provide a new sense of hope for their franchise. I remember as a high school and college player how an incoming freshman or a kid working his way up through the system (J.V. in high school, JUCO in college) was often greeted with great hope.
At the big league level, there is much written about the farm systems and top prospects around the league. Right now we're watching as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was just called up by the Blue Jays and we wait in anticipation for Fernando Tatis Jr.'s long-term impact on the San Diego Padres. Guys my age will vividly remember the promise their dads represented for their teams and now their kids have that same potential for impact.
The most quoted verse from Jeremiah is one of the most familiar verses in all of modern Christendom - Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Unfortunately we often tend to miss the level of judgment levied upon the Israelites in the full context of the verse as well! But there's an important lesson to latch on to in Jeremiah. Though there is articulation of harsh judgment for both Israel and all nations in the book, there is also hope. There is hope for Israel and all nations included. Jeremiah points to a time when God will write His instructions on the hearts of His people and never again remember their sins (Jeremiah 31:33-34). Now this is a hope far greater than that of Vlad Jr.'s effect on the Blue Jays! God provides us all with a hope that is eternal through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Renewing a Contract
This past winter, Los Angeles Dodger manager Dave Roberts was hoping for a contract extension. And for good reason. In his first three years as manager, Dave Roberts led the team to three National League West titles and consecutive World Series appearances. In November, the Dodgers exercised their team option for the 2019 season.
The idea of a "team option" or a "player option" is an interesting one. It's an interesting play in who holds the cards in the negotiation. Either the team says, "Yes, I want you to stay" or "No, you can move on" in the scenario of a team option, or the player has the rights with a player option. Thankfully for Roberts, he signed a contract extension making him the manager through 2022 (or until the team decides they want to go a different direction, under which scenario the team can always fire him as manager).
The business part of baseball and contracts is certainly interesting, and it makes me thankful that we live with a God who deals in covenants. In spite of all of man's unfaithfulness to Him, God will not abandon His people. Instead, God's consistent faithfulness is manifested in His continual renewal of the covenant He has with His people. We don't deal with a finicky owner who isn't sure about his commitment to you. We have an eternal God who is always looking to renew His covenant with us (think the father in the Prodigal Son story). He's always running to us - no matter if we lead our team to wins or losses!


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By: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
— A man who started as a janitor at New York University at the age of 15 has now earned his nursing degree from the same prestigious school.
Frank Baez was just a teen who barely spoke English when he came to the U.S. with his mother from the Dominican Republic, according to ABC News.
He wanted to help support his family so he got a housekeeping job at NYU's Langone Tisch Hospital.
That's where the bug bit him. He wanted to learn about medicine.
First, he got a job as patient transport, moving patients from their rooms to the operating room or for testing.
He left that job once it was time to attend college. He got a bachelor's degree from Hunter College and was the first in his family to graduate from college, ABC News reported.
But that wasn't enough.
"While working [at NYU] with the nurses, I realized I wanted to be one of them. I learned how much they advocate for their patients and the passion they have for their job," Baez told ABC News.
It was those same nurses who encouraged him to apply to NYU's Rory Meyers College of Nursing. He graduated in 15 months with a nursing degree thanks to an accelerated program at the school.
"I was never an A student. I just studied a lot and worked a lot. Of course there were times I doubted myself, but then I felt that I wanted to do something more for myself, that I deserved better, that I wanted to continue to move forward and grow and go on with my life, Baez told ABC news. "What I did was I never gave up."
Natalya Pasklinsky, director of simulation learning at Rory Meyers, remembered Baez when he worked as a janitor and eventually patient transporter at Langone Tisch Hospital.
"The way he interacted with patients, to me showed a lot of compassion. In my mind, he's a star. I think he's going to be a fantastic nurse," Pasklinsky told ABC News.
Being a regular nurse isn't what's in the cards for Baez. He now has his sights set on becoming a critical care nurse in an intensive care unit.
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Who tend to be doing the renovations? An individual been skilled enough to handle most on the work yourself, or how about to rely on the experts to perform the majority of renovations? If so, wish to hire professionals and you need to account for the extra expenditure.
Focus. It is a big one, and some may realize it's a little difficult whenever you're first beginning business. There are so many areas need your undivided attention. So many areas of Joe Sitt bisnow might appear interesting. You begin working 1 side area, like rental property, and a person definitely start discovering the benefit rehabbing, and tax liens, and lease options. Skilled investor can be employed in many areas simultaneously, on the other hand you are simply starting out, know that some of that particular comes with experience as well as it best to know one thing at an occasion. I see people hop from seminar to seminar, always looking for your magic recipe ingredients. Most money making secrets in Real estate come in order to finding one recipe and focusing to it until you might be confident, then going in order to other destinations.
That's such a good inquiry. In fact, it must be the first question that any wannabe commercial real estate investing estate investor should ask. Immediately question must be drinks as well . as the most important question. Wannabes should ask themselves this question at least three days to weeks.
What will be the amount you can afford to borrow? Remember you'll be the one repaying the loan until you will a renter or a buyer, so be going to figure out what the monthly payments will be ahead of time to be sure to aren't scrounging for funds at the conclusion of each month.
This information has outlined the challenges involved in buying locations. Still, if you research properties well and use good sense, you can be successful. Utilizing the tips on this page can help you become a smart property buyer.


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Sometimes, solitude is worse than hunger. — Dany Laferrière, from A Drifting Year. (Coach House Pr, September 1996) Originally published 1994. Advertisements
Sometimes, solitude is worse than hunger. — Dany Laferrière, from A Drifting Year. (Coach House Pr, September 1996) Originally published 1994. Advertisements
The cost of a thing is the amount of what I will call life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run. ― Henry David Thoreau, Walden. (Princeton University Press; 150th Anniversary edition with a New introduction by John Updike edition April 18, 2004) Originally published 1854.
no do not mistake this myth for love— that is a different kind of burning — Sandra Cisneros, from "Valparaiso," My Wicked Ways: Poems. (Knopf, November 17, 1992)
It is not wise to find symbols in everything that one sees. It makes life too full of terrors. ― Oscar Wilde, Salomé, (Dover Publications; Unabridged edition, August 14, 2002) Originally published 1891.
Read between the lines Then meet me in the silence if you can — May Sarton, from Letters from "Letters from Maine," Letters from Maine: New Poems. (W. W. Norton & Company December 17, 1997) Originally published 1984.
See, we were never about butterflies. We've always been about burning stars. All about us is unearthly and radiant. ― Anna Akhmatova, Anna Of All The Russias: A Life Of Anna Akhmatova by Elaine Feinstein. (Vintage, April 10, 2007) Originally published 2005.
No babe We'd never Swing together but the syncopation would be something wild ― Diane di Prima, "More or Less Love Poems #11," Revolutionary Letters. (Last Gasp, February 28, 2007) Originally blished 1971.


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Halloween Curfew Resolution Passed
On October 21, 2015 the Aston Township Board of Commissioners passed resolution Resolution #2015-127 to implement a temporary curfew from 9:00 p.m. to sunrise for persons under the age of eighteen (18) begining on Friday, October 30, 2015 through Sunday, November 1, 2015.
In recent years this measure has proved to be useful in reducing the number of criminal mischief offenses reported at Halloween time.
ATFD President Sean Joyce Leads by Example
By Loretta Rodgers
As a first grade student at Our Lady of Peace School, Sean Joyce dreamed of becoming a firefighter. His dream became a reality, and at the current time he is not only a firefighter, but president of the Aston Township Fire Department. Joyce also serves as deputy emergency management coordinator and deputy fire marshal for Aston Township. Read more
Aston Commissioners Honor Bill and Ann Nixon on their 60th Wedding Anniversary
by Loretta Rodgers.
Aston Commissioner Mike Higgins, October 15, on behalf of the board, presented a proclamation to 60 year township residents Bill and Ann Nixon, on the event of their 60th wedding anniversary. Read more
Bagged Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 26th
Township leaf collection will begin on October 26 and run through December 18th. Biodegradable leaf bags will be available in the township building. Seniors (age 62 and over) may receive up to five (5) biodegradable leaf bags for FREE. All other residents may choose to purchase bags from the township for $1.50 for five (5) bags or purchase them from a local home center.
UFF is Tough, Joey's Race
Eighth Annual "UFF is Tough" Halloween 5k Run/Walk/Kid's Races
October 25, 2015 – Registration at 11:00 am. Sun Valley High School, Aston PA Read more
Chester – Ridley – Crum Watershed Survey
The Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association is conducting a survey of nearby residents. The Aston Township Board of Commissioners would like to invite local residents to participate in this process. This five-minute survey about water help our town and the Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association design future educational messages and programs. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide an email address at the end of the survey.
Lions Pancake Breakfast Nov. 1
Sunday, November 1st 7:30am – 12:00pm, The Lions Club of Aston Township will host a Pancake Breakfast for needy local families at the Aston Township Community Center at 3270 Concord Road in Aston.
Adults: $8.00
Children 3 -12: $4.00
Children 2 years & under: FREE
Menu: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, tater tots, orange juice, coffee, tea and chocolate milk for children
Supports programs such as:
Children's Christmas Party, scholarships, eye examinations, blind and visual services, etc.
Notice Of Public Hearing For Zoning Change
A public hearing regarding a change of zoning district for the proposed Star Hill development located north of five points on Pennell Road will be held on November 23, 2015 at 7:00PM in the Commissioner's Meeting Room in the Aston Township Municipal Building at 5021 Pennell Road.
The property had previously been changed to Institutional District to accommodate condominium units, which in addition to being Age Restricted, contained Assisted living and Continuing Care Units. The applicant, Joe Grace has made application for a change to Zoning District Townhouse District to accommodate 77 Townhouses.
For those unfamiliar with the location of the proposed project, the land parcel is situated between Pennell Road and Old Pennell Road just adjacent to the Yarnell Pools property.
Parks & Recreation Steering Committee Submits Master Plan Recommendations
In early 2015 the Board of Commissioners established a volunteer committee to assist the Township engineer and administration in preparing a Township Parks Master Plan. On October 13, 2015 the committee submitted a draft of it's proposed Township Parks & Recreation Plan. The plan will be presented to the public at the regular BOC meeting on Wednesday October 21st. A pubic hearing will be held on November 18 after which the Board will consider adopting the plan.
Sun Valley Craft Fair to Benefit Sun Valley PTL
Sun Valley PTL will host the Annual Fall Craft fair in the School Gymnasium at 2881 Pancoast Avenue
Aston, PA 19014. On Saturday, October 17th 9am – 3pm. FREE ADMISSION – RAFFLES – FOOD – FACE PAINTING. Enjoy a wide variety of crafts including gift baskets, woodworking, photography, holiday items, glitter wine glasses, salsa, sugar scrubs, bows, jewelry, fudge, baked goodies and more!!


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Main Features
The Eve Light Switch is the smart light switch that lets you control your lights from anywhere. What's more, you don't have to replace a single lightbulb to use it. You can use the Switch in conjunction with the Eve Scenes and have lights activate automatically together with other devices.
All advantages at a glance
- Automate your lights
- Use voice-control
- Compatible with any lights
- Control your lights from anywhere
Product Information
- Automate it: Have your lights switch on and off automatically with the customizable schedule. Simply use the Eve App to select when you wish your lights to switch on and off. You can even have lights turn on and off in conjunction with the sunrise and sunset.
- Doesn't hurt to ask: Thanks to HomeKit compatibility, you can use Siri to switch your lights on and off. You can even use Siri to set up a brand new Eve Scene.
- Works with any light: You simply install the Eve Light Switch on the site of an existing manual wall switch, so it'll work with any main light you'll find in your home.
- Remote control: If you use the Eve Light Switch together with a compatible Home Hub (iPad, Apple TV or HomePod), you can control your lights from anywhere in the world.
- The Eve App: Here, you can create Eve Scenes and see concise records of when the light was being used (in both timeline and data log form). You control all Eve devices from the same app - super convenient.
- Built for Apple: The Eve product line is compatible with a range of Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. You can also access any Eve product within the Apple HomeKit app.
The Eve Light Switch in action
This connected light switch from lets you control your lights remotely via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (with a compatible Home Hub). The Eve Light Switch is installed by simply swapping it out for an existing wall switch, so you can use the Light Switch with any single or multi-device home lighting.
Connecting it up with the Eve Scenes
What makes the Eve products stand out is their ability to be automated using the Eve Scenes. Scenes allow you to activate the behavior of several devices at once. Create a specific scene for each particular time of the day. For example, you could have the Switch in your bedroom switch on as part of your 'Wake-up Scene'. At the same time, you could also have your smart speaker switch on and automatic blinds roll up. You can have Scenes activate automatically at specific times, activate a Scene in the Eve app, or even ask Siri to activate a particular scene.
Using several Eve products together in scenes unlocks their full potential. As part of your 'Relaxation Scene', you could have the Eve Thermo turn up the heating in your living room, the Eve Energy switch on a regular lamp, and the Eve Switch turn off the main lights.
Expert Reviews
The device is installed on the site of an existing wall switch, which involves wiring the switch into your lights. The guide takes you through the process. Hire an electrician if you feel unsure.
Customer Reviews
The device is installed on the site of an existing wall switch, which involves wiring the switch into your lights. The guide takes you through the process. Hire an electrician if you feel unsure.
App Download
Technical details
Technical Details
Product dimensions 4.72 x 2.95 x 1.38 in. Article weight 3.68 oz Power supplyInput: AC 120 V, 50/60 HzGeneral purpose: Max 15 A / 1800 WTungsten lamps: Max 5 A / 600 W Switch style Touch panel Included at delivery Eve Light Switch, mount plate, plastic frame, 4x screws, 4x wire nut, serial number stickers, hang tap, quick start guide.
- How can I reset the Eve Light Switch?
The Eve Light Switch can be reset by holding the button on the switch itself for a few seconds. The light in the center of the device will turn yellow to signify that the reset is in process.Can the Eve Light Switch be used outside of North America?
No, the device has been designed for use in North America only.Can the Eve Light Switch also be used to dim lights?
No, it can only switch lights on or off.Can the Eve Light Switch be operated manually?
Yes. Simply press the button found in the center of the device.I have an Android device. Can I use the Eve Light Switch?
As of present, only those who own an Apple devices can use the Eve products within their homes.
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New Topical Treatment for Continued Pain After Shingles
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00566904
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : December 4, 2007
Last Update Posted : August 31, 2011
- Study Details
- Tabular View
- No Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
|Condition or disease
|Postherpetic Neuralgia
|Drug: Epikeia coatings with aspirin Drug: Epikeia coatings with lidocaine Other: Epikeia coatings alone
|Phase 1
After an initial infection of chicken pox, the varicella-zoster virus can remain dormant inside nerve cells. Years later, the virus can be reactivated, causing a repeat outbreak called shingles. The first symptom of shingles is usually a burning or tingling pain in one particular location and on one side of the body. This pain can range from mild to severe. Other possible symptoms of shingles include numbness and itching. After several days or 1 week, a rash of fluid-filled blisters similar to chicken pox appears. For most healthy people, a case of shingles heals within a month. However, some people continue to feel pain after the rash and blisters have resolved; this pain is known as postherpetic neuralgia. Current treatments for postherpetic neuralgia include antiviral drugs, steroids, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and topical products. A new topical treatment consists of a liquid product that is applied directly to the skin to let dry and form a thin, transparent barrier film. In contrast to creams or ointments that can stay in contact with skin for only minutes, this product remains intact on the skin for many hours, providing sustained delivery of a drug or medication while maintaining barrier protection for the skin. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of this new topical treatment for postherpetic neuralgia in adults.
This study will last about 3 weeks and will include seven study visits on Days 1, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23. All study visits will include questionnaires on pain levels and an examination and digital photos of the affected skin area. The study visit on Day 1 will also include a urine pregnancy test and a review of medical and medication history. During the study visits on Days 8, 15, and 22, one of three topical products will be applied to participants' affected skin. The product will dry on the skin in 30 to 45 seconds. Participants will then wait at the study site for 1.5 hours, after which they will record the time when they experienced pain relief. At each of these three treatment visits, participants will receive one of the following three topical products: Epikeia coatings with aspirin, Epikeia coatings with local anesthetic, and Epikeia coatings alone. At these three study visits, questionnaires, examinations, and digital photographs will occur both before and after the products are applied to the skin. Throughout the study, participants will record their pain levels and medications in a diary, which will be reviewed at all study visits.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|30 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Crossover Assignment
|Single (Investigator)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Phase 1 Novel Topical Treatment for Post-herpetic Neuralgia
|Study Start Date :
|September 2006
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|August 2008
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|September 2008
Experimental: 1
Participants will receive one of three different topical treatments on Days 8, 15, or 22.
Drug: Epikeia coatings with aspirin
Applied to affected skin area using a roll-on ball applicator
Other Name: Epikeia coatings with acetylsalicylic acid
Drug: Epikeia coatings with lidocaine
Applied to affected skin area using a roll-on ball applicator
Other Name: Epikeia coatings with local anesthetic
Other: Epikeia coatings alone
Applied to affected skin area using a roll-on ball applicator
- Latency to analgesia onset and duration of analgesia measures [ Time Frame: Between 8 and 16 hours after treatment application ]
- Skin irritation potential [ Time Frame: Between 8 and 24 hours after treatment application ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- In good general health
- Postherpetic neuralgia, defined as pain persisting more than 4 months after onset of herpes zoster outbreak
- Willing to use effective forms of contraception for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known lidocaine sensitivity or allergy
- Inability to discontinue use of any nonstudy lidocaine-containing products for the duration of the study
- Known hypersensitivity to aspirin
- Open herpes zoster blisters
- Known sensitivity or allergy to an amide-type local anesthetic agent
- Existing conditions that make participation unsafe
- Pregnant
- Immunocompromised (e.g., HIV infected)
- Herpes zoster in any dermatome (area of skin innervated by a specific sensory nerve) affecting the face or scalp
- Affected skin area is greater than 420 square cm
- Affected area includes skin breakdown or nonintact skin
- Affected area consists of more than one contiguous area
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00566904
|United States, Texas
|Dermatology Clincial Reseach Center
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|Principal Investigator:
|Adelaide A. Hebert, MD
|The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
|Responsible Party:
|Biomedical Development Corporation
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00566904 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R43AR052998 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
1R43AR052998-01 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|December 4, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|August 31, 2011
|Last Verified:
|August 2011
Post-herpetic Neuralgia
Pain after Shingles
Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuralgia, Postherpetic
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Anesthetics, Local
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Blockers
Sodium Channel Blockers
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antirheumatic Agents
Fibrinolytic Agents
Fibrin Modulating Agents
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors


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We, the Deaf Awareness Week 2010 are excited to present the deaf and hard of hearing community the new and upcoming Deaf Awareness Week events from September 12 – 18th, 2010. We have a week long events and are very excited with the planning for the week. Please feel free to see the week long events we have going on. We hope you will join us for this fun filled week!
|Sept 12th
Deaf Awareness Week Kick Off
Kemah Board Walk 3pm to closing
(outdoor) – Water Fountain
(indoor) – Joes Crab Shack
There are free and paid parking (up to $10)
|Sept 13th
Multicultural & Diversity
HCC Adminstration Bldg – Auditorium 3rd floor (Tall bldg where you see "HCC")
|Sept 14th
Astros vs Brewers
Minute Maid Park
7:05 p.m.
Order them online! Use HDA2010 for special code. For more info go to deafhouston.org.
|Sept 15th
|Sept 16th
Educational Day
Lone Star College – CyFair
Located at Theatre followed by the Conference Center
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
|Sept 17th
DPHHH and Social
Sherlock's Pub on Grey Rd
7 p.m. to closing
|Sept 18th
Booth Day
Multicultural Center
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Banquet and Awards Night
Westin Oaks Hotel
7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Adults Only
Booth – Sept 18th 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
We have a maximum of 40 booths for this event. If you need a booth, fill out the booth application and email email@example.com to let us know you are interested. The event will be held at:
Multipurpose Center off West Grey
1475 West Gray
Houston, Texas 77019
Booth Application
Banquet – Sept 18th 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Update: Deadline to purchase ticket is Sept 11th. Hurry!
Come out to the Banquet and Awards Night – We will be presenting some awards to folks in Houston for their contribution to the Deaf Community. Only 200 seats available so – come on out and enjoy the DEAF Night. Tickets are $50.00 per person.
Buy your tickets now and RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.comfirstname.lastname@example.com
Adults Only!
Dress code is BUSINESS CASUAL – Dress to impress!
Please see deafhouston.org for more information or follow @HoustonDAW on Twitter.


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Lego®-Based Therapy Training with Dr. Daniel LeGoff
Brought to you by Hils Learning in collaboration with Mont' Kiara International School
Date: 5 October 2019, Saturday
Time: 9am - 4pm
Venue: Mont' Kiara International School
How much: Early Bird Price (incl. SST) - RM508 (until 5 September 2019)
Normal Price (incl. SST) - RM583 (after 5 September 2019)
*Group discounts available (3 participants and above). Contact us for more details.
Training description
This introductory-level training will involve two modules:
A morning didactic session focused on:
Understanding the population of individuals who may benefit from LEGO®-based Therapy;
The history and research that led up to the development of the method;
An overview of LEGO®-Based Therapy, including specific guidelines about how to set up and run group sessions; and
Assessing outcomes.
An afternoon hands-on learning and demonstration session focused on:
The details of running a LEGO®-Based Therapy session;
Organizing and implementing LEGO® activities; and
Providing therapeutic interventions targeting socially-relevant behaviors and skills.
Learning Objectives
Who Will Benefit
Mental health, developmental, and rehabilitation clinicians
Program administrators
Healthcare professionals
About Dr. Daniel LeGoff, Pioneer of LEGO®-Based Therapy
Canadian-born licensed pediatric neuropsychologist and pioneer of LEGO®-Based Therapy, Dr. Daniel LeGoff, is currently a supervisor and consultant based in Pompano Beach, Florida. He was educated in Vancouver, Canada and completed his clinical training in Chicago and Honolulu. He is best known for his work on improving social development using collaborative LEGO® activities. He developed this model to meet the needs of a growing population of children and adolescents who had social learning difficulties, and who did not appear to be improving with standard forms of psychotherapy or behavioral interventions.
After publishing the initial studies on this method, Dr. LeGoff collaborated with colleagues in the US and UK to write a treatment manual, and since then this approach has been adopted in over 50 countries. He has written two books on LEGO®-based therapy: (i) LEGO®-Based Therapy: How to build social competence through LEGO®-based Clubs for children with autism and related conditions and (ii) How LEGO®-Based Therapy for Autism Works: Landing on My Planet.
Dr. LeGoff is the father of three young adults and spends his free time pursuing outdoor activities including surfing, paddling, swimming, hiking, and cycling. He continues to do research and provide consultation and training internationally to organizations and providers on LEGO®-based therapy.
How to sign up
For group registrations
As we offer group discounts (for groups of 3 and above) that vary according to the size of your group, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
For individual registrations
Step 1: Fill out the individual registration form below
Step 2: Make payment
Option 1: Online banking
Bank: Hong Leong Bank Bhd
Account Name: Hils Learning Sdn Bhd
Account No.: 04800212269
Swift Code: HLBBMYKL
Bank Address: 37, Jalan Telawi Tiga, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Option 2: Cheque
Make cheque payable to "Hils Learning Sdn Bhd" and have it sent to our office at:
13-1, Jalan Solaris 4,
Solaris Mont' Kiara,
50480, Kuala Lumpur.
Option 3: Credit card
You may make payment via credit card at our premises at:
13-1, Jalan Solaris 4,
Solaris Mont' Kiara,
50480, Kuala Lumpur.
Step 3: Email proof of payment to firstname.lastname@example.com


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"Every few years a secret society in New Zealand gathers for a special event: THE UNHOLY MASQUERADE. In the months leading up to the ball, a documentary crew was granted full access to a small group of this society. Each crew member wore a crucifix and was granted protection by the subjects of the film."
So begins "What We Do in the Shadows," an inspired, riotous mockumentary as sharply funny as any film this year.
It joins Jim Jarmusch's dry romantic epic "Only Lovers Left Alive" and Ana Lily Amirpour's somber Iranian drama "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" in subverting the vampire genre with winking charm and a swift knee to the groin.
"Shadows" stars and is directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement. While the latter might be new to American audiences, Clement is one of the two geniuses better known as musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords.
Those who love the Conchords' music and HBO series have an idea what to expect from "What We Do in the Shadows." This is above all a comedy, but one fueled with intelligence and even pathos.
Pathos, after all, is essential when the leads of the film are centuries old. The general premise sees a documentary crew filming the everyday lives of four flatmates in a suburb of Wellington, New Zealand.
Leader of the undead residents is Viago (co-director Waititi), a lovelorn, 317-year-old dandy. Clement plays Vladislav, age 862, a reformed torturer still smarting from his encounter years before with a figure known as "the Beast." Deacon (Jonathan Brugh) is described by Viago as the "young bad boy of the group" at 183.
And then there is Petyr, an 8,000-year-old Nosferatu look-alike who does not say a word, but whose presence, so to speak, overpowers the others. As we discover, he is the most monstrous of these mostly likable monsters.
Petyr, Vladislav and Deacon share a mutual distaste for chores. "I want to have a quick chat about flat responsibilities," says Viago as the film begins, noting that the dishes have not been done in five years.
That pairing of the mundane with the absurd is essential to "Shadows' " success. These vampires worry about cleaning up the blood on their floors, trying to get invited in to nightclubs (being invited in is a requirement), and how they look before going out, since mirrors are no help to the undead.
Also difficult is the process of finding humans to drain ("One of the most unfortunate things about being a vampire is … you have to drink human blood") and dealing with new recruits.
That is the position of sad-sack Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer), a regular guy with the misfortune of winding up at the flat, and suffering through a gloriously deranged chase through the house that includes one member of the group transforming into a … well, you'll see.
Nick finds that the transition into vampire life is not easy. It's a bit like the flu, he says, but "my eyes bleed heaps." And how does one explain the situation to friends?
Luckily, Nick's friend Stu (Stu Rutherford) is chill about the whole thing. In fact, the deadpan Stu becomes the group's conduit to modern life, demonstrating digital cameras, cellphones, YouTube (finally, a chance to watch the sunset), Facebook and beyond.
(Vladislav is thrilled to find pictures of virgins, but notes, "I don't think she's a virgin if she's doing that.")
The arrival of Nick leads to some complications, with a "fatal sunlight accident," group squabbling and bold posturing. ("You know the main guy, Twilight? That's me.")
It all culminates in the Unholy Masquerade, and several of the funniest scenes of Clement's stellar career, especially his final "battle" with the Beast. The cast is uniformly excellent, but as expected, Clement steals the show.
"What We Do in the Shadows" is the ideal cult classic, a midnight movie made with real wit and undeniable warmth. Think vampire movies and mockumentaries have grown stale? Petyr will make you think otherwise.
"What We Do In The Shadows"
3.5 stars
Starring: Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Ben Fransham, Jonathan Brugh
Director: Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement
Running Time: 85 minutes
Rating: Not rated; R equivalent for language, violence and adult situations
The Lowdown: A mockumentary about four centuries-old vampires who share a flat in New Zealand.
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