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Ireland's oldest citizen has Killarney connections
Ireland's oldest woman met with President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this week.
Máirín Hughes, who turned 109 on May 22 has strong Killarney connections.
The previous record was held by 107-year-old Nancy Stewart who died on September 10 2021.
Although born in Belfast, Máirín went to school in the Mercy Convent. Her father was a customs and excise officer and the family moved around a lot eventually coming to Killarney after spells in County Down and Dublin.
Her mother came from the Rathmore area and her father was from Newmarket in County Cork.
She attended the Mercy Convent and has, in previous interviews, recalled growing up on the shores of Lough Lein.
"Neighbours who had three children were given the job of taking me to school," she said. "They were annoyed because the children were going to school for two or three years but I was put in to the same class as them – my mother had taught me."
In 2021 she featured in the book 'Independence Memories: A People's Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation', sharing stories of being kept in school in Killarney during an attack on the RIC barracks down the road.
In 1924 she started a degree in science and a diploma in education at University College Cork, before working in the pathology lab in University College Cork's Department of Medicine for 16 years.
last year she recalled her story on the podcast: 'Living History - Irish Life and Lore'.
During the broadcast she talked about her parents' membership of the Gaelic League in 1910; the Spanish Flu in Ireland in 1918; The Black and Tans in Killarney in 1921; the early days of the new Free State; Eucharistic Congress in Dublin in 1932, visiting the Basket Islands in 1929; and working in the UCC medical laboratory from 1932 until 1948.
This week President Michael D. Higgins hosted an afternoon tea event to celebrate the important role that a variety of people have and can play in different communities and Máirín was among the guests of honour.
Killarney centre stage for Pride Festival
The award-winning Kingdom Pride in Kerry festival is back next week and Killarney will take centre stage. Kingdom Pride will be celebrated in towns all across the county from July […]
The award-winning Kingdom Pride in Kerry festival is back next week and Killarney will take centre stage.
Kingdom Pride will be celebrated in towns all across the county from July 17 to 21.
The organisation's flagship Party in the Park event will be held again in Killarney House and Gardens, following the Pride march in the town centre on July 20.
This year, in solidarity with the people of Palestine, Kingdom Pride in Kerry is inviting the people of Kerry to come to show their unity by bringing Palestinian flags and kites to the march, and to the Party in the Park.
"Pride is a protest for human rights all over the world. Here in the Kingdom, we have been so lucky to receive tremendous community support from our allies and supporters, and we see the struggle for liberation of all peoples as a united cause," said Daniel Quirke, chairperson of the organising committee.
"Our events have always welcomed everyone, regardless of gender, orientation, religion, or nationality. We truly believe that together we can create positive change through caring for and loving one another. This year is no exception, and we look forward to helping to highlight the Palestinian cause, and to bringing people together to keep generating positive change for all people."
Events will take place in Cahersiveen, Listowel, Killorglin, Tralee and Dingle, and include an Irish comedy night with Áine Gallagher, an Irish-language movie screening, yoga, sea swimming, poetry and storytelling, bowling, pitch and putt, a lively drag night at the INEC, and plenty more for people of all ages.
"We do our best to keep tickets as low-cost as possible, and we have lots of events that are totally free to attend. It is important to us that people can share Pride with us, regardless of income. Especially with the rise of the cost of living putting a strain on people's pockets." added the chairperson.
A weekend of Live Music, Fun and Entertainment, at FleskFest 2024
The organisers of the annual FleskFest have "a tremendous line-up, with a weekend full of entertainment to suit all" for the July 18 to 20 event. "It promises to be […]
The organisers of the annual FleskFest have "a tremendous line-up, with a weekend full of entertainment to suit all" for the July 18 to 20 event.
"It promises to be the festival weekend of the summer, an event you don't want to miss out on. Last year's Festival was a fantastic memorable experience for our community, a time to get together and celebrate," said festival PRO Seán Daly.
Organised by Glenflesk GAA, FleskFest 24 will take place at the Barraduff Community Field next week.
There will be a fully licensed bar in the Fest Marquee, some amazing live music on The Big Stage, food trucks and much more.
Glenflesk GAA club's biggest fundraiser of the year includes a new-for-2024 Texas Holdem Poker Tournament on Thursday night.
Weekend highlights include old-time waltzing, jiving and polka sets with Paudie McAuliffe and Paudie Coffey Band on Friday,
On Saturday, the new Well Flesk event will take place.
"A morning of self-care and wellness at Flesk Fest featuring masterclasses in yoga, pilates, mindfulness, spinning, fitness sessions, workouts, firewood sauna and ice pods with a range of experienced and qualified instructors," added Daly.
Leading local musician Johnny Courtney and Friends, Sam and Ina, The O'Donoghue Sisters, Reigning All Ireland Champions Glenflesk Ballad Group, and The Border Boys will take to the Big Stage over the weekend.
Sunday is Family Fun Day with children's entertainment and disco and the All-Ireland Hurling Final Live on the Big screen followed by music with Thingamajig.
The festival will finish with a Sunday evening session with the Meadhbh Walsh Band.


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If you only read one thing, take a look at this article from the National Trust's Preservation Magazine:
A Cautionary Tale--Amid our green-building boom, why neglecting the old in favor of the new just might cost us dearly. By Wayne Curtis.
From us, The Landmark Society:
8 reasons why preservation is an environmentally friendly activity
The Greenest Building - display board from Greentopia
Embodied Energy - display board from Greentopia
Preservation Tips - display board from Greentopia
From CITY Newspaper:
Closing the door on vinyl windows
From the National Trust for Historic Preservation:
Sustainability & Historic Preservation
Weatherization Guide
Window Know-How: A Guide to Going Green
Historic Wood Windows Tip Sheet
Energy Efficient Strategies - Cold Climates
Energy Efficient Strategies - Main Street
From the NY State Historic Preservation Office:
Weatherization Toolkit
From Old House Journal:
Weatherstripping 101 (the print version of this article has more helpful photos and inserts)
The Greenest Building - This website calculates the amount of embodied energy contained in an existing building and the amount of energy required to demolish a building. You can even convert those numbers into gallons of gasoline.
Caitlin Meives is Preservation Planner with The Landmark Society. She'll be spending this weekend celebrating her two favorite things--the natural and the historic built environments.


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The best credit cards of 2024
If managed correctly, credit cards can be an effective financial tool for buying goods. This little plastic card provides convenience in any online and offline transactions and it is also beneficial in building an attractive credit history. However, credit cards also provide several free benefits that a number of consumers are not aware of. Depending on the issuing bank, a credit card can give unique rewards, balance transfers, cash backs and many others.
For frequent travelers, there are credit cards that are best for hotel and airline reservations. These cards will give points in day to day spending and the rewards can be redeemed in a particular airline or hotel. Among these credit cards are;
- Gold Delta SkyMiles- This credit card from American Express provides 30,000 bonus miles whenever you spend $1,000 on the first three months. The more you purchase an airline ticket in Delta, the greater the bonuses you will receive.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card- Having this credit card can let you earn 20,000 miles in $2,000 purchases on the first three months and 2 miles per dollar in every airline ticket purchases.
- Blue Sky Card- This American Express credit card does not provide an annual fee and it also gives 1 point in every dollar spent. The good thing about this credit card is it provides 33% more than what other cards can give in every airline purchases.
- United MileagePlus Explorer- This is the best airline credit card in America, with 2 miles in every $1 airline ticket purchase. The points can be redeemed for flight tickets, car rentals and hotel reservations.
Most credit cards provide cash back incentive or rebates. Every time you use your credit card for spending, a percentage of the expenses will be returned. This is a great way to save and purchase other items at a least amount. Among the best credit cards with best cash back incentives are;
- Discover it Card- This credit card gives 5% rebates every quarter for rotating categories like food, gas, clothing, travel, etc and 1% rebate on everything else.
- Chase Freedom-$100 Bonus Cash Back- This credit card is issued by JPMorgan Chase which lets you have 5% cash back every quarter for rotating categories and 1% cash back in any items. They also provide a $100 check when you spend $500 within the first three months of opening an account.
- BankAmericard Cash Rewards- This credit card has no annual fee and provides $100 rebate bonus after making a qualifying purchase. They give 2% cash back in all grocery items, 3% cash back for gas purchases and 1% cash back in other purchases.
- Citi Dividend Platinum Select Visa Card-. Within three months of signing up, this credit card will provide a $100 bonus. It will also allow you to have a 5% cash back every quarter for rotating categories, 1% cash back in all other purchases and a maximum of 5% cash back for purchases in Citi's partner merchants.
Some individuals who are having a hard time paying their credit card debts can try a balance transfer to a 0% interest card so that they can easily get rid of this financial burden. Among the best credit cards for balance transfers are;
- Discover it Card- 18 Month Balance Transfer- This credit card is time limited because you can only have 18 months to make a balance transfer. There is a zero interest with this offer but you have to pay a fee for the balance transfer, which is around 3%.
- Discover Card- This credit card has 0% balance transfer within 14 months. A 3% fee will be charged for the balance transfer but it also provides 5% cash back for rotating items.
- Citi Simplicity MasterCard- This credit card provides 0% interest on balance transfers but charges 3% for the transaction. Once the introductory period is done, the regular APR is 12.99% to 21.99%.
- Citi Diamond Preferred Card- This credit card also offers zero percent APR in balance transfers within 18 months. After the introductory period, the regular APR will be 11.99% to 21.99%.
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When people talk about file compression, they usually mean ZIP. In fact, they often make it into a verb–much like we "Google" things on the Internet, we "zip" files before sending them over email. But ZIP is just one compression format, and it isn't necessarily the best. Free, open-source utility 7-Zip supports ZIP, but also the much-improved 7z compression format. It's available in a 32-bit version and a 64-bit version.
In fact, 7-Zip is the official reference implementation for the 7z format, and since it is open source, the format specification is distributed right within the source code. To test it, I used a folder with 65MB of easily-compressed documents such as DOC, XLS, and BMP files; it also contained a few small ZIP files for good measure. Zipped using Windows Explorer, the folder compressed to 8,881KB. 7-Zip compressed the same exact folder down to 6,036KB, shaving almost 3MB off the archive. That's a difference of more than 25%–phenomenal, really, when you consider ZIP's market dominance.
Speaking of market dominance, that's another key difference between the 7z and ZIP formats. Windows Explorer has been handling ZIP files like folders for years, and most people recognize them instantly and work with them all the time. But send someone a .7Z file, and they may not know what to do with it–in fact, they may not even realize it's a compressed file.
Note that I call it a "difference" rather than a disadvantage: These days, many email providers (including Gmail) snoop into any ZIP file you send, and if it contains executable files, simply don't let you send it. Compress your executables using 7-Zip, and you can email them to anyone you like.
7-Zip doesn't always offer a superior compression ratio: When I tested it with a folder full of JPG files (which are already well-compressed), the resulting 7z archive was actually 78KB larger than a ZIP of the same folder produced by Windows Explorer. However, the archive was nearly 34MB in size, so a 78KB difference is negligible.
When you first launch 7-Zip, its interface is simple and sparse: Just a list of files, along with six large toolbar buttons and a menu. No Wizards, welcome dialogs or any other pesky interruptions between you and your files. If you'd like to give the interface a bit more "oomph," hit F9 and 7-Zip will be transformed into a basic dual-pane file manager. You can even save up to ten folders as "Favorites" if you use it often for traversing your file system.
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When Jim Morrison Allegedly Exposed Himself Onstage
Did he or didn't he? The late Doors frontman Jim Morrison was charged with exposing himself before a stunned audience in Florida on March 1, 1969, though he vehemently denied the allegation. Bandmate Robby Krieger still says that no photographic evidences exists to prove it.
Regardless, on Sept. 20, 1970, Morrison was arrested in connection with the incident in Coconut Grove, charged with dropping his pants before some 12,000 fans at a Doors concert. Morrison rejected a proposed plea bargain, and was ultimately sentenced to jail and to pay a fine after being found guilty of indecent exposure and open profanity.
Krieger steadfastly maintained Morrison's innocence, saying: "They were complaining about Jim whipping it out onstage, which he didn't do: 500 photos were entered as evidence at the trial and not one showed anything of the sort. ... I think it was all very politically motivated. People were running for office, so we were a good target."
But a reporter for the Miami Herald, Larry Mahoney, told a different story. In an article headlined "Rock Group Fails to Stir a Riot," he wrote, "Many of the nearly twelve thousand youths said they found the bearded singer's exhibition disgusting. Included in the audience were hundreds of unescorted junior and senior high school girls. ... Morrison appeared to masturbate in full view of the audience, screamed obscenities, and exposed himself."
Morrison appealed his sentence, and the case was still unresolved when he died on July 3, 1971, at the age of 27 of heart failure. Nearly four decades later, former Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the state's clemency board agreed to pardon Morrison.


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"These data suggest that the patient population has evolved from mostly HIV/AIDS and cancer patients to a significantly more diverse array"
Santa Cruz, CA: Patients in California with a physician's recommendation are predominantly using cannabis to treat symptoms of pain, insomnia, and anxiety, according to population data published in the present issue of theJournal of Psychoactive Drugs.
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz analyzed data from 1,746 consecutive admissions to nine medical marijuana assessment clinics operating throughout California.
Authors reported, "[R]elief of pain, spasms, headache, and anxiety, as well as to improve sleep and relaxation were the most common reasons patients cited for using medical marijuana." Patients typically reported that cannabis provided them with more than one therapeutic benefit, and four in five (79.3 percent) reported having first tried other medications prescribed by their physicians, almost half of which were opiates.
Of those sampled, three-fourths of the patients were male and three-fifths were Caucasian. Compared to the US Census of California, the patients in this sample were on average "somewhat younger, report[ed] slightly more years of formal education, and [were] more often employed." Two-fifths of patients in the sample "had not been using marijuana recreationally prior to trying it for medicinal purposes."
Investigators also reported that patients' use of tobacco was "somewhat higher than in the general population, but [that their] prevalence of alcohol use was significantly lower" than that of the general population. Patients use of other illicit substances, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin was also lower than that of the general population.
Over 80 percent of the patients in the sample reported consuming cannabis via inhalation (86.1 percent). Twenty-five percent of patients sampled consumed cannabis orally. Twenty-two percent vaporizedcannabis and approximately three percent said that they used the substance topically.
Most patients (40.1 percent) reported consuming up to three grams of cannabis per week. Thirty-six percent of patients reported using four to seven grams of cannabis, and 23.3 percent said they consumed more than seven grams of marijuana per week. A majority of respondents (56.1 percent) said they used cannabis prior to sleep.
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In December of 2012, Dave Hester filed a lawsuit against A&E and the producers of Storage Wars. Hester declared that he was booted out from the reality TV show following his complaint regarding the producers of the show and their purposeful rigging of storage units. Hester's legal complaint exclaimed: "The truth is that (producers) regularly salt or plant the storage lockers that are the subject of the auctions portrayed on the series with valuable or unusual items to create drama and suspense for the show." Hester further revealed that the producers began planting items in units during the very first season of the show.
He also said that, following his complaint, only lockers that other participants purchased where planted and the ones that he purchased were intentionally excluded. Because of this, Hester asserted that he looked mediocre compared to his competitors of the show and was forced to close several of his own shops as a result.
Hester Says It's Staged, And A&E Didn't Argue It
David Hester is perhaps the most opinionated personality on the show and he almost always speaks what's inside his head. In 2012, Hester alleged that Storage Wars was purely a staged act and the that producers would plant items inside the units to make the show interesting. Normally, we don't put much weight on what Hester says but it seemed quite fishy that A&E didn't even make an attempt to rebut his claim. The producers simply stated that Hester had the right to express his opinion.
David Hester actually filed a lawsuit against the show on December 2012 after he was booted out of the show exclaiming that it was unjust and also that the Storage Wars was completely rigged. The case was later resolved in July 2014 and following a settlement, the Storage Wars star would immediately return to the show in the same year.
Thanks To His Aunt, Jarrod's In The Business
People help people to succeed. Indeed, it's difficult to pursue all your dreams in life if there is no one who you can rely on for support during the ebb and flow of the process. Bill Clinton notably aided his friend Barack Obama in winning his presidential electoral campaign and eventually in navigating the political scenery that followed. American rap and hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Eminem were instrumental in launching the music career of their friend 50 Cent.
For Jarrod, he had his aunt and partner Brandi to thank for in transforming his troubled past into a promising future. His aunt was, in fact, an owner of a public storage facility where Jarrod would spend some time with and ultimately led him to enter into the storage hunting business. Jarrod's partner, on the other hand, provided him the necessary mental and emotional support to accomplish his dreams.
Non-Cast Members Can Sometimes Make Off With The Best Stuff
The appeal of many shows is mostly dictated by its stars. The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show wouldn't have been long-running, hit talk shows without, well, Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres themselves. The same can be said with every TV show or series regardless of the genre. Often, viewers fall in love with one of the show's stars and this becomes a big part of its success both in the short-run and long-run.
On Storage Wars, you might have observed that the regular cast members will almost always snatch the unit regardless if there are other non-cast members bidding on it at the same time. Understandably so, the show intends to put the spotlight on their stars, although that meant losing out on quality TV. As it appears, amateur storage hunters can also bring home the bacon. The following amateur storage hunter ended up with the best find in the entire history of the show, putting the rest of all the cast members into shame.
The Most Original Storage Unit Treasure Ever
A certain storage unit discovery that wasn't aired on TV included a bundle of cash that totaled to well… just a whopping $7.5 million! Auctioneer couples Dan and Laura Dotson unsuspectingly unloaded the most valuable locker they have ever sold in their entire lives in Indio, California for a mere $500. The man who purchased the unit discovered a safe inside the locker that stored over $7 million in cold, hard cash!
Apparently, things didn't go as smoothly as the guy who bought the safe would have thought of though. Shortly after his unbelievable find, he claimed that a lawyer contacted him, declaring to represent the individuals who were the original owners of the storage unit and the $7.5 million bundle of cash inside. The attorney offered a $600,000 reward if he gave back the money. The guy rejected it at first but then took a second offer to retain $1.2 million and return the $6.3 million that's left.
A Sad Loss
Amidst all the success and popularity of Storage Wars, the show also had its own fair share of tragedies. Everyone in the cast and crew and countless others who watched the show was deeply saddened when one of its co-stars, Mark Balelo, passed away from an apparent suicide. The police discovered Balelo lifeless due to carbon monoxide poisoning just days following his apprehension for possession of the illegal substance. Unfortunately, it appeared that the Storage Wars star endured a problematic life and had been apprehended by law enforcement officers for the same violation back in 2007.
Mark Balelo was the owner of Balelo Inc., a liquidation merchandise business, and became popular in the show for being among the "big buyers" who were adept at bargaining and spotting treasure beneath all the trash. Nicknamed "Rico Suave," Balelo made front page news in 2011 after helping famed actor Nicolas Cage regain a mint-condition copy of a 1938 Action Comics book that got stolen from his storage locker.
The Hand Shrine
Bidders on the show don't have a clue what they're going to get after they swap their hard earned money for a storage locker. The network, after all, describes Storage Wars as "modern-day pirates blindly bid on abandoned storage units that may contain junk or treasure". Indeed, there are units that hold untold riches but there are also other Storage Wars lockers that have housed the strange and truly bizarre.
Of course, cast members of the reality TV series are doing their best to generate the highest ROI (Return on Investment) but along the way, they can also unearth something that is a bit too weird to fathom. One cast member became the next curator of a "hand collection" that included hand sculptures, hand posters, and other items that we probably shouldn't continue mentioning at this point.
Meeting At The Audition
Dan and Laura Dotson are one of the more widely known casts in the Storage Wars because of their business-like approach when it came to auctioning and for their adorable personalities as well. The two auctioneers first met in 1996 when Laura took part on one of Dan's auctions to bid on restaurant equipment and not before long, they were already head over heels in love with each other.
On an interview with Huffington Post back in 2013, Laura revealed that she already fell in love with Dan the first time she laid her eyes on him. The couple would eventually go into the auction business together following their marriage and become successful partners for almost two decades, including their renowned duo on Storage Wars.
Barry The Ladies Man
Barry Weiss is easily the most beloved star in Storage Wars and even the ladies would agree. The TV celebrity and businessman is known to be quite popular to women and ladies of all ages would even take the trouble of personally going to the Storage Wars set for a chance encounter with the famed auctioneer. Regardless if Barry doesn't luck out on a storage unit, there's always a lovely consolidation prize waiting for him just outside the set.
For some reason though, Weiss is not so blessed when it came to love and relationship compared to his business ventures. The Storage Wars star is currently single and divorced from his anonymous wife 30 years ago. He now shares custody with his two children, a son named Jack and a daughter named Julie, who today, are already adults. Barry did share that he received numerous marriage proposals after he got divorced. He truly is an authentic "Ladies Man"!
The Show Financed Brandi's Boob Job
Not long ago, breast augmentation was typically reserved for the wealthy and prominent. Nowadays though, ordinary people don't have to desire what celebrities and models have. Most women can enjoy an extra perk to their overall appearance and, naturally, confidence for just $3,719 with plenty of financing services readily available to cover the whole cost of the operation.
Now if normal, average income people can avail for a breast enhancement operation, it's easy to conclude that the cast of Storage Wars are more than capable of paying off their own plastic surgery. To no one's surprise, Storage Wars notorious whistleblower, David Hester, made a stunning revelation claiming that Brandi's boob job was covered for by Original Productions. Supposedly, the production team wanted Storage Wars to appear sexier and reckoned that investing on a breast enlargement would make a positive impact on ratings.
Jarrod's Sordid Past
The showbiz industry is filled with stories of stars who triumphed over horrible pasts to reach the pinnacle of success. As a matter of fact, it's even a widely used plotline in many Hollywood films! Prevailing over dreadful childhoods to become one of the wealthiest, most popular and most influential individuals around the world, has been somewhat of an American dream cliché.
But it does happen and people do rise from their miserable pasts and become something greater than themselves. If you happened to watch all episodes of Storage Wars, you might have observed Jarod indicate a dark past. As it occurred, he was imprisoned for more than a year in 2000 for breaking the law numerous times. When he was still young, Jarrod has done almost any crime you can think off, from DUI to narcotics.
Barry Was Always A Millionaire
For Jarod, Brandi and numerous other members of the cast of the show, storage hunting is their primary source of living. They sort through every single item hidden in the pile of junk to generate as much money as they can possibly make. In contrast, Barry ignores the rest of the rubbish in search only for that single, exceptional piece. A lot of that has to do with the fact that Barry is already a successful business tycoon prior to his appearance in Storage Wars. In fact, he's already a millionaire in Southern California long before he even engaged in storage hunting, which for him is just a hobby and not a job.
Barry Weiss currently has an estimated net worth of $10 million. The Storage Wars star and businessman also has a house in Beverly Hills at 1977 De Mille Drive in Los Angeles, CA. The Mansion is a Spanish Revival home constructed in 1928 with four massive bedrooms. He's also the former Chairman of RCA/Jive Label Group, Universal Republic Records, and The Island Def Jam Music Group. Known for his iconic rides, Barry also owns a fleet of luxurious cars including a 1946 Cadillac, Beatnik 1955 ford, 1940 Ford COE Truck and others.
"Budget Cuts" Caused The Break Up Of A Father-Son Team
Storage Wars also has its own father and son duo in Darrell and Brandon Sheets. The two weren't always lucky with their finds, although they certainly make up for good entertainment. After the show dipped in ratings in its tenth season however, A&E opted to fire one of its casts and they ultimately decided that Brandon would be the one to get the boot. Many argued that the move wasn't about cutting costs but that the producers weren't just fond of the duo. But whether you like Darrell and Brandon in the show or not, the pair did succeeding in landing the biggest find in the history of Storage Wars.
Apparently, Brandon Sheets didn't like getting booted from the show one bit and showed his frustration on Twitter, saying: "Funny how @AETV fired me for lack of budget but they still have their people follow me on Social media and want me to do free stuff Lmao". He exclaimed that Darrell would be coming back but he would be shown the door because of budget issues and didn't hold back from his feelings.
Darrell's Crazy Art Heist
Among the staple casts of Storage Wars, Darrell Sheets is the one who consistently pulls the trigger on any unit so long as it contains art and purchases "art loaded" lockers like no other in the show. For some reason, Darrell can detect precious artwork from afar. This special affinity for art finally started to pay off for Darell however, following his purchase of a locker worth $3,600 (after spotting art inside it) that happened to contain an expensive treasure-house of art.
That purchase became known as the largest payout in Storage Wars History. Darrell Sheets paid for hefty $3,600 on a storage locker, but ultimately, the move worked very much in his favor! Stored within the unit was an art creation by Frank Gutierrez which was valued at $300,000 and the best part of it was that the piece was 100% genuine. Darrell did his due diligence and called Gutierrez after the find. Gutierrez then confirmed that it was indeed his former locker unit and art creation.
Long Live the King
Storage Wars led the storage rage that swept US television at the start of 2010. During the nearly decade long run of the show, bidders were able to amass an assortment of memorable pieces. Various groups of individuals including those outside the regular members of the cast bid on different storage lockers in California. Just like in the majority of states in the US, it was common practice in California to auction storage units that weren't paid off by their renters for three consecutive months
Among the most unforgettable and prized finds that Hester ever made on the show was a pile of newspapers that featured the death of the legendary Rock n Roll artist, Elvis Presley himself. Hester made the find in 2010 inside a locker that housed thousands of genuine newspapers reporting the death of "The King" on the day of his passing in August 16, 1977. The bundles of newspapers were exceptionally rare and at the same time still in exceptional state. They were eventually sold for over $90,000.
The Dotsons Don't Just Auction Stuff Off, They Also Buy Units
Dan and Laura are considered mainly as auctioneers on the show but they do also bid every now and then. The couple managed to rake in their biggest score in Storage Wars after Laura bought a unit for $1,000 which eventually netted her an unbelievable $500,000 worth of Spanish gold coins. The pirate treasure was discovered within the locker and it was later pronounced as 'Pieces of Eight Spanish Gold' which dated back between the 16th and 19th century during the Spanish empire era.
After his historical find, Dan posted a Tweet showing his amazement at the price of the foreclosed locker. He posted on Twitter: "We had no idea! We only heard from the excited buyer and storage facility owner! Great find of a lifetime."
Brandi And Jarrod And The Creepy Stuff
Scrappy and resolute, the husband and wife duo are often underdogs in Storage Wars who are willing to fight tooth and nail to keep their family business afloat. While the pairing doesn't always possess the most extensive resources in the auction game, their grit and toughness are comparable to no one in the show.
Brandi and Jarrod's fortitude are constantly tested on Storage Wars, often in the form of a string of bad luck. Their most unusual buy was a unit that contained an antiquated "My Little Pony" memorabilia. It was an old fashioned collection of giant pink plush dolls and the assortment landed them a total $875. Not bad considering how bizarre and old the locker collection was.
Hester Might Actually Have A Heart
David Hester successfully runs his very own auction house named "Dave Hester Auctions". When he was still 14 years old, he began participating in auctions in person, purchasing and selling off to military stores in Orange County, California. Because of his extensive know-how in the antique collection, he was ultimately chosen to become one of the casts of Storage Wars and has enjoyed relative success on the show ever since.
Although Hester appears somewhat ultra-competitive, he has only been in the business following a change of heart. The Storage Wars star managed a personal furniture shop during the time he was apprehended for a DUI violation and was obliged to accomplish community service at a Goodwill store. After witnessing various people struggle on purchasing basic clothing, he changed his business into an affordable store and began storage hunting ever since then.
Trey Songz And Hester In Court
On November 2011, David Hester filed a lawsuit against Trey Songz (born Tremaine Neverson) and pursued a court order which would forbid the rapper from "interfering" because of his use of the word "YUUUP!" The two celebrities had their own case over their claim on the signature catchphrase. Songz argued that he used it first but Hester tried to register "YUUUP!" at the trademark office, three separate times in the past, while Songz has made none.
So as it appears, two celebrities on completely different industries found themselves locked in a legal dispute regarding who should have the legal rights to the phrase "Yuuup!" In the end though, the judge practically ruled that both can't trademark the phrase since it isn't a distinct word or made-up word, but simply a variation of a widely used phrase. Sorry boys but better luck next time!
Fists Out
A reality show can be a bit dry without some good old fashioned brawl and after 8 seasons, Storage Wars finally had its own in 2015. The scuffle occurred between cast members Dan Dotson and Dave Hester involving a missed bid for a storage locker and unfortunately for them, everything was captured on cell phone video. Mrs. Dotson even joined in on the fight, leaping like a cougar towards Hester's back. Soon after, a video captured Laura hurling a series of curses at Hester, like he's an "S.O.B" and "mother-effer." Things continued to heat up until it came to appoint when Hester was booted out of the set. He also had to visit the hospital due to a small scratch from Laura Dotson's attack.
The fight was so bad that it temporarily stopped production. Tempers were already boiling between the three cast members and it simply ended up into an epic wrestling match that was captured on camera. It was a good indication of the problems developing for the cast members of Storage Wars. In terms of auctioning storage lockers though, emotions can really heat up. Inevitably, tempers explode amidst the intensity of the moment and sometimes things can get physical.
Picking Pricey Things
With his unique character and vibe, many viewers grew fond of watching Barry Weis on Storage Wars. Barry was already a prominent antique collector when he was still 15 years old and he continues to collect various antique items up until today. He also has a larger-than-life personality with a story for every event. The Storage Wars star's vibrant personal also brings out the best and the worst of everyone around him.
On one episode, Barry Weiss purchased a whole storage unit simply because he thought that he saw an elaborate gold bowl sitting on top of the pile of junk. As it turns out, the item was a hard hat which had been enclosed in metal and decorated for entertainment purposes. You'd presume that the piece was useless but it resulted in good money, in the end, contributing to Barry's already growing legend for spotting items of value.
Bending The Rules
Every individual is inclined to compete at his or her very best. This doesn't necessarily mean playing dirty but there is no written law saying that you should always be fair with your competitors. Anyone can have a good day at the office but it becomes extra special when your fiercest rival is having a bad day. The same goes for the cast of Storage Wars!
In the show, David Hester is considered as the undisputed King of dirty tricks. On one episode, Hester showcased his acting prowess to downplay the value of a storage unit so it would appear useless to other bidders. The truth was, he saw a number of brand new vending machines at the back of the unit behind all the pile of junk. After every potential bidder moved on, he quickly leaped at the opportunity, purchased the unit for $1,300 and then sold the vending machines for $28,000! David Hester is one sly fox!
Vintage Camel Saddles
Mary Padian is known for her performance in Storage Wars. The TV celebrity is also a businesswoman and the owner of Mary finds Shops. Padian found her passion for antiques in 2010 and first started as a video blogger before ultimately venturing to online selling. Based on her profile, she is considered as a treasure hunter who collects antique furniture, trinkets, and artwork that she has amassed for sale.
Mary also starred in the spinoff Storage Wars: Texas and didn't appear daunted when she spotted a couple of saddles at the back of a storage unit. At a closer look, it was discovered that the items were apparently not horse saddles but camel saddles. The antique camel saddles were dated back in the 18th century and were sold for $1,500 each.
Voodoo Curses Other Buyers
Members of the Storage Wars cast have seen plenty in their years of storage hunting but they were in for the surprise of their lives during their first encounter of the occult. Brandi Passante had the look of astonishment after she purchased a locker that held an array of voodoo equipment which was, nonetheless, disturbing in every word. The $900 unit appeared a bit small and ordinary at first look and surely didn't appear like it was going to be of great value.
Once Brandi searched through its contents however, she uncovered a torn red plastic tote jam-packed with a variety of pieces that seemed harmless at first glance. After sorting through the useless junk, she was shocked to find a tiny skull and antlers which instantly freaked her out. And that wasn't all as the voodoo collection continued to unveil itself further with eerie trinkets and statues and chicken bones and beaks.
Faceless Bills Make Money
Another astonishing discovery with a little twist of dark to it occurred when an unidentified bidder purchased a unit from the Dotsons for $400. On the surface, the unit appeared to be filled with just an assortment of junk. To the pleasant surprise of its owner though, there was a vintage trunk that held an amazing $24,000 in cash hidden amongst the pool of garbage.
The amount of cash on the locker alone was already enough to put the find on the list of largest payouts managed by the Dotsons but that was not the most surprising aspect at all. The most shocking part was that every bill had its face cut out from it. Yup… for reasons unknown, the former owner of the locker went the extra mile to take out the face in the middle of every bill, leaving a trunk filled with faceless bills. Fortunately for the new owners, the bills were still considered legal tender which means that they still retain their true monetary value.
Brandi Takes Adult Film Distributor To Court
One of the female stars of the show, Brandi Passante, won a legal battle over a man alleged of propagating a false video of Passante with illicit contents on the web. Federal judge James V. Selna of the U.S. District Court in Central California found Hunter Moore, former operator of the website "Is Anyone Up", guilty for the violation of contempt. Moore was ordered to eliminate the video of Passante from the sites that he posted them on.
A fine for $50 for every day that he fails to remove the video was imposed by the court. The fine would double after two weeks of non-compliance. The lawsuit was filed by Brandi's camp in 2013 and originally featured $2.3 million worth of claim in damages. She would eventually end up with just a meager $75 in compensation. For Brandi though, it wasn't about the money but more on clearing her name and image as a celebrity and person in real life
Darrell The Stalker
Since 2011, Darrell Sheets has enjoyed a long and romantic relationship with Kimber Wuerfel. Storage Wars Darrell Sheets has a net worth of $4.5 million while Kimber Werfel is a successful real estate agent of Orange County. The two first laid eyes on each other while behind the wheel, on the open road, through their car windows when Darrell was making his way towards the 55 and 91 interchange in California.
After they exchanged glances, Darrell wasn't able to resist the urge to tail her car for a number of miles before finally handing her his number through a piece of paper. So basically, he was driving in California when he accidentally spotted Kimber on her car and started stalking her thereafter. Although it sounded a bit creepy, the move worked and remarkably, Kimber called him on the number he gave. The two clicked instantly the moment they dated. Darrell even relocated to Huntington Beach from San Diego just to grow closer to Kimber. Eventually, the pair got so close that in less than a year they became engaged in March of 2012.
Barry Has A Famous Family
Prior to his appearance in Storage Wars, Barry Weiss already had some idea about reality TV since he is the godfather of Jesse James. If you are not familiar with who Jesse James is, he is a celebrity motorcycle customizer and host of several reality TV shows including Monster Garage on the Discovery Channel and Jesse James Is A Dead Man from Spike TV. James also made an appearance on the Tony Hawk's Underground 2 video game and was the focal point of the a program narrating several of the custom builds at Austin Speed Shop in his own TV show, Jesse James: Outlaw Garage.
Jesse James is also the ex-husband of famous actress Sandra Bullock which practically makes Barry Weiss a Hollywood celebrity as well. James's Discovery Channel website also claims that his great-great-grandfather was the cousin of the notorious Old West outlaw. If this is indeed true, this also makes Barry part of a legendary lineage as well!
Hester's Lawsuit
In December of 2012, Dave Hester filed a lawsuit against A&E and the producers of Storage Wars. Hester declared that he was booted out from the reality TV show following his complaint regarding the producers of the show and their purposeful rigging of storage units. Hester's legal complaint exclaimed: "The truth is that (producers) regularly salt or plant the storage lockers that are the subject of the auctions portrayed on the series with valuable or unusual items to create drama and suspense for the show." Hester further revealed that the producers began planting items in units during the very first season of the show.
He also said that, following his complaint, only lockers that other participants purchased where planted and the ones that he purchased were intentionally excluded. Because of this, Hester asserted that he looked mediocre compared to his competitors of the show and was forced to close several of his own shops as a result.
A Big Softie
Barry Weiss, one of the biggest stars in Storage Wars (if not the biggest), once departed the show to film his own version of the reality TV series called "Barry'd Treasure". Weiss would ultimately come back to Storage Wars after his show flopped. Barry was never really into the world of bidding on storage units until a friend discussed to him the prospect of participating in Storage Wars.
Although Barry Weiss wasn't that experienced in the storage hunting game, he managed to hit a big score early during his appearance in the show's first season when he bid $275 on a storage unit packed with various salon supplies. The locker looked like a bust at the start but eventually, it turned out to be a huge win after Weiss dug up a model grand piano out of the mess. Barry secured a decent $11,625 profit from the find and that instant taste of victory most likely influenced him to stay longer on the show.
Barry Barely Checks The Units
Every time Barry Weiss gets involved in a certain unit, it's always because there's a piece that has captured his interest. On one episode, Weiss got up on a mountain of scrap until he spotted an item that he believed could be of a certain value. Barry, already a millionaire during the show, wasn't focused on making a living just like most of the other cast members but was simply looking to make a single major score.
On an interview on Radio Show, Barry Weiss disclosed that he was already successful on the wholesale produce business for three long decades before he became a prominent figure on Storage Wars. He further shared that his business offered produce to ships, restaurants, and hotels. "I've always been collecting antiques on the side," he added, "so that helped fund my passion for collecting weird stuff."
Sheets Threatened To Leave
Darrell Sheets was never considered by the producers of Storage Wars as a significant draw for the show. The moment he recognized how A&E was giving him little appreciation, he threatened to resign from the show. Based from one source who was close to the incident, the producers considered cutting Darrell's pay from $30K per episode down to half at $15K per episode.
Although this didn't look like the end of the world for Darrell, things got even worse when A&E also decided to cut his number of appearances on Storage Wars from 26 episodes to just a mere 4. So if we do the math, this would leave Darrell with a grand total of $60k. While it's certainly not a bad salary, it's also, obviously, a whole lot lower than the original agreement
Barry Has Been In Two Spin-Offs
Following season four of Storage Wars, Barry obtained his own show, the fourth spin-off of Storage Wars, Barry'd Treasure. It presented Weiss going to different places in the US in search of outstanding items and antiques that he can add to his own collection. The show premiered in 2014 but after just 8 episodes, it was canceled due to poor ratings despite the fact that it featured several of his friends that appeared on Storage Wars.
In 2015, Barry again got another special show in Storage Wars: Barry Strikes Back. Together with his close friend Kenny, they watched Storage Wars clips and made their own two cents and commentaries. Unfortunately for Barry and A&E, it turned out to be yet another flop. As it appears, Barry Weiss is a huge personality who is best served in minor doses.
Dr. Barry Weiss
Barry Weiss is hands down the coolest character in Storages Wars and it's not even close! Aside from staying impressively calm and composed amidst the heat of the moment compared to the rest of the bidders, he is also participating on the game just for the fun of it. He doesn't care much whether he loses money every time he bets on a potential locker that ends up a complete bust. Of course, a big part of this care-free attitude lies in the fact that he is already a millionaire and losing a few thousand dollars doesn't mean much to him.
But there's also another reason that might explain his relaxed disposition on the show. In one interview regarding his acquisition of a medical marijuana card, Weiss had this to say, "Oh god, honestly, uh, it's been about eight years ago. I'm one of the first in this state to get it, but you know I got a bad back, and I've gotta tend to it." Bad back? Ok Barry we believe you.
Dan Came Close To End In 2014
In 2014, Laura and Dan Dotson were faced with maybe the biggest test of their lives after Dan became hospitalized due to a double brain aneurysm in Palm Springs, California. Based on the medical reports, Dan's health was in the worst possible condition when he reached the hospital and doctors even gave him only 4-20% chance of surviving the ordeal.
Dan managed to beat the odds however and miraculously went through the surgery without any complications. He recovered fully in less than a week and was discharged thereafter. He went back home to his wife feeling joyful and extremely appreciative with the second chance given to him. After his near death experience, Dan did something that no one in his life would expect him to do - He quit smoking following four decades of use.
Dan And Laura Were Cyber Hacked
The celebrity couple in Storage Wars, Laura and Dan, nearly had their entire life savings stolen away after a pair of cybercriminals hacked their financial accounts in 2012. Fortunately for the Dotson's, the crooks were EXTREMELY dumb! The hackers managed to break into their home computers and stole a collection of vital financial information, including credit card and bank account numbers.
The cybercriminals though did a stupid mistake by doing a series of large purchases on one sitting which, as a result, triggered the credit card company's security features. It immediately notified the account holders Laura and Dan and after refuting the illegal purchases, the couple canceled their cards and changed their account passwords without delay and hesitation. And if that wasn't dumb enough, the thieves chatted over instant message regarding the robbery while it was in motion, even though they were still linked to the Dotson's computer. Laura instantly captured the conversation on screen and sent them over to the police. There's a good chance that the cyber hackers might already be on the run from law enforcement following their hilarious ordeal.
Keep Track Of Your Locker
On Storage Wars, you are forbidden to make a bid on a locker that presently has an owner. If you do, then your action would translate into possible theft. With that being said, there's a reason as to why lockers in the show are legally available for bidding. Normally, it could be that the original owner of that locker simply didn't want to continue paying off the rent but there are other more unpleasant stories behind a vacated storage unit.
Perhaps the original owner went through some financial crisis and was forced to relinquish ownership over the locker? If such is the case, then everyone on the show would be bidding on a property of an individual who fell victim to terrible financial circumstances. It sounds similar to looting with a mix of "kick someone when they're down." And if that is not horrible enough for you, then think about this other possibility: the original owner might have died, which means that the locker became only accessible for bidding because of someone's death. That's certainly a ghastly way of betting on a lost locker!
The Betters
To establish extra drama on Storage Wars, there are times when the scenes aired on TV involving cast members bidding on lockers are in fact fake. They have actually staged bids involving non-existent storage units. The reality is, auctions are a mixed bag – some events are entertaining worthy of primetime TV while some are just downright boring.
There are occasions when only a single person would bid for a locker and obviously, there is no excitement and drama when this happens. So Storage Wars producers can prevent such an event from wreaking havoc in their viewer ratings while still maintaining that "reality TV" impression both at the same time, the crew are instructed to make bogus bids away from the locker and the production crew can just edit them into the scene.
Cast Interviews Are Staged
Interviews are one of the things that give life to Storage Wars episodes. During these scenes, members of the cast share their comments on their purchases, strategies or thoughts and feelings relevant to the game. The best recollections that you have on the show perhaps stemmed from these interviews where you felt some level of connection to the cast members through their commentaries and impressions.
Again, because the producers of the show are trying to create as much drama possible, individual interviews for every cast member are often scripted. This simply means that a large portion of what you watched and heard from your favorite stars are basically lies. Sadly, this is an SOP for reality shows like Storage Wars. It might be heartbreaking to learn that one of your most beloved TV shows is just a big sham but lies are, unfortunately, necessary for any show.
Brandon Sheets Almost Went To College
There are many individuals who opt to pursue a life that doesn't involve completing an extensive education. In fact, history is decorated with people who dropped out of school and became billionaires just like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. With that being said, it would simply be wrong to condemn someone if he or she doesn't want to earn a degree in college or prefers to enlist in the military, enroll in a trade school or start working immediately after high school or even without any time spent on schooling.
For one of the youngest stars in Storage wars though, this approach in life led to a path that is not all too common in people. The star we are talking about is Brandon Sheets who never even graduated high school. He chose to work on the family business together with his father, Darrel Sheets, without getting a high school diploma first. It's hard to assess whether or not his decision was well worth it without a glimpse of his actual bank account but it was a choice that surely gave him some sort of a disadvantage in his present and future life – especially since he exited the show back in 2016


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Suffix and prefix him as you will, but this evening, Alan McGee, will take his Death Disco night that bit more overground when he pilots a show on Radio1 between midnight and 2am. The Death Disco club, which has seen just about every major player in the alternative spectrum - from Courtney Love through Didz from the Coopers - DJing, is one of the best nights in London. The night also features in the lyrics of the latest Libertines single, 'Don't Look Back Into The Sun'.
We've heard the show might become a regular part of Radio 1's schedule in a bid to counter music industry claims that the station is not helping to promote young British talent.
McGee explained to the Guardian: "Alternative music changed when Nirvana broke, then again with Oasis. For whatever reason they've taken their eyes off a lot of new bands. For me, that's a golden opportunity. I've seen music through the 80s with the Mary Chain, the 90s with Oasis and the noughties with the Hives and this is the most exciting time for ages. There are tons of new bands and most of them are British."
He continues, "Most of the bands I feature on the show are either unsigned or they are on their first record," he told BBC News Online. "There are a lot of great bands out there at the moment, but they are under the radar. The record companies have lost control through digital distribution. Instead of in 1996 or 1997, when you could get signed if you dressed up in a mod suit, to get signed now you have to be world class. That's a good thing."
Radio 1 haven't yet confirmed whether tonight is a pilot, or just a one-off. Regardless, us folks at DiS are very excited because Alan will be playing The Koreans (who recently played the Death Disco night down at Notting Hill Arts Club). We have news of the follow-up to the bands debut single ('Machine Code') we can confirm it is called 'How Does it Feel' and is out at the tailend of November. If any readers fancy checking the band out live and dancing like a fool, they're on tour again as of tonight:
18th Sheffield, Fez Club
19th Leicester, Charlotte
23th London, Mean Fiddler (9PM) Get Free Tickets c/o Ken Livingston +Serafin +The Glitterati +Bookoo Movement
24th Leeds, The Vine
25th Edinburgh, Underworld
26th Glasgow, Barfly +Death Disco
27th Nottingham, Rock City +Andrew WK +Hanoi Rocks
28th Wolverhampton, Little Civic
4th Coventry, Colliseum
7th London, Metro +The Capes
Koreans will be touring in support of some bigger bands over the next few months in the lead up to the single release.
Read more about McGee and Radio1 on BBC and The Guardian
DiScuss: Shouldn't Drowned in Sound do a hijack too? Is Peel still relevant? Does anyone listen to radio anymore in the time of p2p?


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Generally, a first time DUI offender in Florida could receive a sentence that includes suspension of driver's license, fines, community service, immobilization of vehicle, and jail time. Certain circumstances could add mandatory alcohol education classes and installation of an ignition interlock device to the penalties. Auto insurance is usually cancelled after a DUI, forcing the motorist into a high-risk pool with substantially increased premiums. A conviction for drunk driving would result in a permanent criminal arrest record, which would lead to substantial restrictions and limitations in your lifestyle and job opportunities.
To protect your future and your livelihood you need to fight the charges brought against you. Panama City DUI attorneys at the Law Offices of James R. Dowgul will help you by filing motions to suppress your case and challenging evidence. Their goal is to seek dismissal or reduction of your charges in order to keep your record clean.
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Bay County DUI attorney James R. Dowgul, began his legal career in the Public Defender's Office for the 12th Judicial Circuit in Sarasota, Florida and later with the Public Defender's Office for the 14th Judicial Circuit in his hometown of Panama City. He has extensive misdemeanor and felony trial experience, especially with DUI defense cases.
Bay County DUI attorney James Dowgul earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Florida State University and a juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University. Mr. Dowgul also earned a Master of Laws Degree from Stetson University. He is admitted to the Florida Bar.
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Hello there!
This month we've seen new products, new techniques and new things we haven't tried before and today Alison is showing how she has started working with a new material to her (and with great success!)...
For my second creation this month, I'm still playing with a material new
to me - vellum. I've loved the look of the Wallflower Vellum
collection since it appeared, and now I have some! This tag needs at
least two photos to do it justice, I'm afraid, as it's a very different
creature according to whether the light is shining on it...
... or coming from behind it.
Come over to Words and Pictures to see the details of my ancient stone wall, and see one final illumination that is really dramatic!
These are gorgeous Alison and so creative, thank you!
Today is our last post for the month but YOU still have until 11:55 pm on the 31st to enter your project into the challenge so please get a wriggle on, it could be you winning the fabulous £20 shop voucher! >;o)
We will be back on Sunday with a brand new challenge for February and a very kewl theme chosen by Sue B! We hope to see you then, have a wonderful weekend!


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About Tampons
What is something that every woman has to endure in her lifetime? You got it, a menstruation cycle. On average a woman will have her period once a month, for about 5 days, for around 40 years of her life! During this time, we need to use various products stay clean and fresh. There has got to be a market in there! The Tampon and Pad industry is a $718 Million dollar market, and tampons and pads are necessities. This got me questioning the production and ethical value behind these products.
They are mass-produced, and heavily marketed and cheaply made, out of bleached rayon and plastics. Why is it that we never see ads for the much safer alternatives such as cotton products, reusable washable pads and menstruation cups? Any of these alternatives are much more economical and are about a gillion times safer for the environment. Up until a few months ago, I didn't even know that there were alternative products, or even think that there was any potential risk from using generic menstruation products.
Almost all sanitary napkins and tampons are made with bleached rayon, cotton and plastics, how safe do you think that material is to be inside or very close to your Vagina? Not to mention these products leave behind fibers in your vagina that can cause bladder, vaginal infections, and Toxic Shock Syndrome. Tampons are also known to absorb the natural fluids and bacteria's that the vagina produces to stay clean and healthy.
Let's look at the #1 ingredient in generic tampons and sanitary napkins: Rayon. Rayon is a fiber that is made from cellulose fibers, cellulose is a natural fiber, but to produce Rayon chemical procedures are needed that include: carbon disulphide, sulfuric acid, chlorine and caustic soda.
Side effects from exposure to too much Rayon can include: nausea, vomiting, chest pain, headaches and many others. Rayon is not just found in tampons and pads, but a lot of clothes are made from it as well. Sanitary napkins also contain quite a bit of plastic, which does not allow sufficient air flow 'down there' so in turn can also cause an array of infections. Tampons and pads are also bleached using chlorine, which results in the production of dioxin, which is linked to breast cancer, endometriosis, immune system suppression and various other ailments.
So, what are our options?
A menstrual cup is my first choice for a tampon/ pad alternative. It is a flexible silicone cup that is inserted into the vagina. Essentially this cup catches all the blood and you empty it every 12 hours during your cycle and reinsert it. I know what you are thinking… gross. That's what I thought too; my initial thought was that this sounded so disgusting that I would never use it
I guess that changed as I researched all of the positive effects that came from using a cup. If it is properly inserted and taken out there is no reason that you should ever have to actually touch blood, but even if you do, what's the harm? Just wash your hands, you big baby.
It may take a few cycles to get the hang of how to use one of these cups, but once you do you will wish you had started a lot sooner! I recommend that you continue to use pads or liners until you have mastered the insertion technique, just in case. Not only will you save a lot of money using a menstruation cup, but you will be doing a huge favor to the environment as well.
Think about it, If an average women uses about 17,000 pads or tampons during her entire menstruation period, x that by 3.5 billion women in the world, and yeah, you do the math…. Another great thing about using menstrual cups is that many women have reported to having less severe cramping during their period! I know that alone would encourage some women to making this change. Some brands of menstrual cups are: 'DivaCup,' 'MoonCup,' 'Ladycup' and 'Lunette,' among many others.
There are also reusable pad products are made of safe materials that come with washable highly absorbent inserts to suit all different levels of flow. These would be a great option to women that do not like to products that you have to insert. These reusable 'pads' are made with safe breathable materials to keep your area healthy, and leak free! Some brands that are available today are: 'Luna Pads,' 'Glad Rags,' 'Pleasure Puss' and you can also make your own.
Now, if you are just not so keen on ever having to really see blood or wash your products, or don't like these options there is another option, sit in a lake for your entire cycle. You will eventually come out very cold and wrinkled, but at least you won't be throwing away tons of crap into the environment and you don't have to worry about toxic chemicals being leached into your body…. Just kidding!
OK, there is one last alternative to generic tampons and pads. There are some companies that make natural organic cotton products that do not leach chemicals, and do not leave synthetic materials behind. These can still absorb your natural fluids and they are still not the best things for the environment, but at least cotton is a more natural substance that can biodegrade much quicker and safer. Some brands of these products are: 'Seventh Generation,' and 'Natracare.'
So there you have it! I hope that this article opened up your eyes to the health effects and environmental hazards that are associated with using pads and tampons, and made you reconsider what products that you are using. There are many websites that provide information with reviews on all of these products, do your research and find what's best suited for you and your lifestyle.
If you are worried about how much fluid menstruation cups can hold in comparison to tampons and pads check out this video.
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The Plainsong & Medieval Music Society
The Plainsong and Medieval Music Society, founded in 1888, exists to promote the performance and study of liturgical chant and medieval polyphony, through the publication of editions, facsimiles and scholarly articles, and through educational and liaison events.
New members are always welcome, and membership includes a subscription to the Society's twice-yearly journal, invitations to the Society's events and discounts on many of the Society's publications. Please explore this site to find out how membership of the Society can benefit you, whether you are a choir director, member of the clergy, performing musician interested in early music, or a scholar or student of music or liturgy.


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Crystal Head Vodka
Globefill, Inc.
Origin: Canada
40% Alcohol (80 Proof)
Unless you're blind or live in the middle of nowhere, you've probably seen or heard about an awesome relatively new vodka bottle shaped like a crystal skull.
Yes, it's pricey.
Yes, it's tasty.
And yes, it was co-founded by everyone's second favorite Ghost Buster... Dan Aykroyd.
Apparently Dan Aykroyd claims to be some sort of spiritualist who enjoys the old legend of the 13 crystal skulls that are (mostly) still hidden around the world and contain ancient supernatural powers. That's an interesting story and all, but I think he is mainly just trying to cash in on the celebrity booze game like every other celebrity.
But I have to give him one thing, he certainly made some damn good vodka in a badass bottle.
Crystal Head Vodka is actually made in Canada. Not exactly what you imagine of when you think of ancient, mysterious crystal skulls and human sacrifice. But hey, you never know with those Canadians *cough*Celine Dion*cough*.
Anyway, this neutral grain spirit is quadruple distilled and triple filtered through quartz crystals. That amount of distilling and filtering is not unusual for a premium top-shelf vodka, but compared to that shit you buy with your last five bucks in a half-gallon plastic jug to drink in a creepy park somewhere, it's pretty impressive. As a reference, I Spirit Vodka is distilled five times, 360 Vodka is distilled four and filtered five, Russian Standard is distilled and filtered four times, whereas 44' North is only distilled and filtered once (granted, it's a five column still). What is my point here? That the number of times the spirit is distilled or filtered doesn't mean shit. It's just a bunch of BS marketing hype. What really matters is the skill of the distiller and his methods, the quality of the beginning product, and the distilling equipment itself. Fortunately for my second favorite Ghostbuster, they have someone working behind the scenes who knows what they're doing.
Crystal Head Vodka comes in a badass bottle and pours crystal clear (pun intended) with no sign of color or haze at all. It smells really quite mild, like mineral water. This carries over into the taste where you get a seriously smooth neutral drink with some minerals, a touch of vague sweetness, and a relatively short soft finish. It's not as flavorful as something like I Spirit (which is a characteristic of many high-end vodkas), but Crystal Head is certainly one of the smoother, more mild vodkas I've had.
For most people this is going to be one of their absolute favorite vodkas due to its super mild, smooth character. For those of you who are vodka snobs and prefer to be able to taste some of the starting grain/grape/potato, this won't be your style.
Drink This: if you want an incredible smooth, mild vodka that comes in a badass bottle.
Don't Drink This: if you're looking for a flavorful high-end vodka. This may be a touch too mild. Also don't buy this if you're oldschool and think the bottle is cheesy.
Who you going to call? ...Dan Aykroyd so he can bring you some vodka.
Oh yeah, here's his infamous promo video:


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Welcome to SPAG, the Society for the Promotion of Adventure Games.
Founded in 1994, SPAG has been a pillar of the Interactive Fiction community for almost two decades, dedicated to criticism, reviews, and the preservation and furthering of this vibrant art form.
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Letter from the Editor and Call for Submissions
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Hugo Labrande, ">SOLVE ZORK: Teaching an AI to Play Parser IF"
Katherine Morayati, "I'm Your Forgotten Past: The Dubious History of Interactive Film"
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