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From online herbarium to international enterprise, making Finnish flora look sexy and cool.
Awesome bags and backpacks made out of recycled seat-belts.
Juho Pihlajala, owner of Variety Vintage, talks about living in society on your own terms.
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Ring of Honor sent this in.
2013 is right around the corner and ROHWrestling.com is helping our fans ring it in with our final sale of 2012!
Starting Friday, December 28th and running through Tuesday January 1st at midnight, it's our New Year's Holiday Sale!!! For the next few days the following items will all be on sale:
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Stage to Screen gives plays previously produced a life beyond the stage.
Live theater only allows for a finite group of people to experience these great stories. By adapting stage plays into content for the screen, a wider audience can experience them.
Our unique process of using live theater to develop content for the screen allows for a full rehearsal process and a public performance period. As a result the script is honed, actors deepen their understanding of character, and the stories are enriched.
The demand for 'small screen' content is growing. Cable channels, streaming services, websites, and even airlines are actively seeking out short form content. We hope Stage to Screen can help fill those needs.
J.J. KANDEL (Managing Partner)
J.J. Kandel is the founder of Stage To Screen NYC. President & Producing Artistic Director of Throughline Artists, founder of the Summer Shorts Festival of New American Short Plays® presented annually at 59E59 Theaters in Manhattan, now in its 13th season.
As an actor, film and television credits include 10 K (2017 Santa Barbara International Film Festival) and The Mulberry Bush both written and directed by Neil LaBute (2016 Tribeca Film Festival); Chuck with Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts; Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker (Best Picture 2010) both directed by Academy Award® winner Kathryn Bigelow; We Need To Talk About Kevin; Billie & Billy (DIRECTV); and Law & Order (NBC). New York theater credits include 10 K written and directed by Neil LaBute; The Mulberry Bush by Neil LaBute directed by Maria Mileaf; Falling Short and Jonathan's Blaze both directed by Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner Alexander Dinelaris; The Killing (World Premiere) by William Inge; Sundance directed by Matthew Penn; and Intermission by Will Eno (World Premiere).
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Tim Harms was a producer on the 2019 Academy Award® winning Live Action Short Skin. He has worked with a number of established and emerging writer/directors, including Neil LaBute, producing his feature film Some Velvet Morning, starring Stanley Tucci, and serving as Executive Producer for LaBute's Billy & Billie, a half-hour TV series featuring Adam Brody. He also produced and edited the LaBute short films The Mulberry Bush and 10K, which were the inaugural films of Stage to Screen NYC. Harms has also worked with Lee Toland Krieger (The Age of Adaline) and produced his feature film debut, The Vicious Kind, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received Independent Spirit Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Screenplay. Most recently, Harms produced the Sebastián Silva feature Fistful of Dirt, which filmed in Puerto Rico two months after hurricane Maria devastated the island, and premiered less than a year after the storm at the 2018 at the Telluride Film Festival.


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Three Buffalo-area hospitals earned a grade of A in a national patient safety organization's scoring for how well hospitals avoid errors and accidents.
Nine hospitals in the region received a grade of C in the spring 2017 rating by The Leapfrog Group, an employer coalition that promotes hospital quality and patient safety.
The A's went to Erie County Medical Center and two Catholic Health hospitals – Kenmore Mercy and Sisters. The C's went to Kaleida Health's Buffalo General Medical Center, Millard Fillmore Suburban and DeGraff Memorial hospitals, as well as Olean General, Mount St. Mary's in Lewiston, United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, and Catholic Health's Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Campus in Cheektowaga and Mount St. Mary's in Lewiston.
Leapfrog grades hospitals in the United States on how they protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The group's measures include how well a hospital avoids preventable errors or accidents, such as deaths from serious treatable complications after surgery. Other measures look at how well hospitals follow procedures to prevent problems, such as using computerized systems to order medications.
Leapfrog based its grades on a voluntary survey it conducts, as well as quality-related hospital statistics publicly available from the federal government's Hospital Compare website. Kaleida Health hospital system facilities are rated as one institution. The grades don't reflect the results from the individual sites.
"We continue to improve quality and safety throughout our organization and will not be satisfied until all our hospitals receive an 'A' score," Joe McDonald, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Health, said in a statement. "We are especially proud of Kenmore Mercy and Sisters Hospital and all of our physicians and staff at Catholic Health who work hard every day to provide our patients with the very best care."
Of the 2,639 hospitals rated in the Leapfrog hospital safety score, 823 earned an A, 706 earned a B, 933 earned a C, 167 earned a D, and 10 earned an F. Fourteen of 139 rated hospitals in New York State received an A.
"This rating confirms what we have worked towards repeatedly in recent years – the quality and compassionate care of our doctors, nurses, clinicians, dieticians, housekeeping, plant operations staff, our ECMC family, have all contributed to making ECMC a hospital of choice for patients seeking our care," said Thomas J. Quatroche, Jr., president and chief executive officer of ECMC.


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Dressage at Spirit Equestrian
July 21-22 2018
Please submit all entries electronically
Final Saturday Schedule - updated 7/20/18
Final Sunday Schedule - updated 7/20/18
Final ride times will be posted by noon on Friday, July 20th. Stay tuned here and on our Facebook page for updates!
Food services will be provided Saturday and Sunday.
Stabling is very limited. Competitors requesting a stall will be served on a first come, first serve basis.
Parking is extremely limited so we encourage everyone to carpool.
No arrivals are allowed before 6 a.m. on the mornings of the show.
For dressage show info please contact the show manager:
Patty Littmann
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Cain Velasquez could be stripped of title if he misses March date
Ultimate Fighting Championship or the UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will not be given too much time to recover from his injury and to get back to the ring. The UFC had stripped former UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz after he failed to defend his title for two years following an ACL injury but Velasquez will not be given so much time.
According to Dana White, the president of the UFC, if there are any delays or if the Cuban American suffers any setback on his return from injury and can't make his scheduled return in March, he will have no other option but to strip him of his title.
White stated that the UFC is heading in that direction, adding that the next fight in Mexico will be for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship and if Cain Velasquez cannot return on time to defend his belt, the interim champion will be crowned as the lineal champion. Read more »


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Ways to Stay Positive and Productive
Being both positive and productive has always been a struggle for me, specially since Netflix was invented. Over the past couple of weeks I've tried and tested various tips and tricks to get the most out of my day and I'd like to share them with you!
1. Wake up early. This had to be the most difficult one for me. It takes some getting used to but once you get through the first few days it becomes a habit. I found I'm most productive in the morning. Stores are usually fairly empty which I love because I hate dealing with crowds while running errands. This is the perfect excuse for me to make myself some of my favorite caramel iced coffee and I find myself sticking to a healthier diet because I have time to break my usual 3 meals a day into four.
2. Keep yourself busy. Go to the gym, read a book or pick up a new hobby! A couple of weeks ago I started reading a book that I bought ages ago but never had the chance to open. It's great to get away from the computer screen for at least 30 minutes a day. As a generation that's surrounded by all of this technology, we really need a break. If we wanted to we could be on the internet all day long but taking a bit of time away to do something that's good for your mind and body can help you feel more productive and less grumpy!
3. This next tip is all about positivity. Be nice to people! Compliment one another! This may sound corny but complimenting people will not just make their day, it will make you happier and more positive! Now I'm not saying to go around giving people fake compliments, but if you like someones outfit or their haircut, say so! If a co-worker or fellow classmate does something you're impressed by be sure to let them know!
4. Stay organized. Take some time out of your day or week to de-clutter the space around you. Not only does a messy living space, work space or car stress you out, but it's very distracting. Taking that time to make sure you have an organized space will make things a lot more easy and efficient and will in turn make your day more productive!
5. Listen to podcasts that interest you. I'm always down to listen to bhangra mixes while I'm driving but lately I've been playing some podcasts and it's made all the difference in my day because there's always something to learn or something that will make you smile. Some of my favorites are Desi Beats, The Hype Show, The British Asian Podcast and VeerRadio!
6. Take time every evening to reflect on your day. Whether it's just a few minutes to think or you write in a notebook every day, focus on the positive aspects of your day. If there were negative aspects, try to figure out how you can turn it into a positive experience. I always laughed when people told me to try this but being able to look back at how my day went makes me strive to make the next day even better.


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Fox - copper brown tonal. These beautiful and sly creatures live among our PNW wildlife and can often be seen on Orcas Island.
Seaweed - olive green tonal. This is a favorite snack in our house and abundant in our part of the world.
Sage - medium green grey tonal. Delicious, springtime sage is a favorite in our kitchen.
Quail Eggs - light cream color with brown speckles. While I don't see these very often in Western Washington, I saw them like crazy come springtime in Eastern Washington. Cute little curly-q birds lay these exquisite eggs which, I'm told, are tasty.
Succulent - light green grey tonal. Like everyone else these days, my house has these little gems hidden throughout. They are such small, happy things and can't help but make you cheery.
Old Car - medium grey with mustard yellow wash and brown speckles. There is an old rusty car in almost every back yard in the PNW. It's wet here, rains a good amount of the time, hence our old cars rust and develop a patina.
Sunstone - deep blush pink semi-tonal. The gem Sunstone can be found in Norway, Sweden and parts of the US. The variation that I was attracted to is Oregon Sunstone which contains copper, giving it a rosy glow.
Deep - dark blue grey semi-tonal. Deep is inspired by one of my favorite places, Lake Chelan. My family has a cabin on the lake and I went there every summer of my childhood. It is the one place that has always made me happy. It is a deep (the 3rd deepest in the country) and glacier fed lake, so it's cold. The water is a dark blue color and crystal clear up close. The Salish name for the lake is "Tsi-Laan" meaning 'Deep Water'.
Straw - pale brown with yellow/green undertones. Straw is an enigmatic color. Definitely a neutral, not quite brown, not quite yellow, not quite green but something inbetween. Straw is made primarily from wheat, after the grain and chaff are removed. It is dried and then used in a wide variety of ways, everything from food to basket weaving. My grand parents had wheat farm and I fondly remember seeing the mess of stems laying on the ground after harvest. Straw seems like something simple but it's the idea of using every part of a thing, even the seemingly undesirable part, and finding not just one use, but many uses.
Calico Corn - white with yellow and brown speckles. Calico corn, also known as flint corn, is a much harder than it's more edible cousin, dent corn. Calico corn is mostly used for decorative purposes and is a sure sign of fall. The hard kernels range in color from yellow to brown to dark ruby red.
Blight - light brown with black speckles. Beetle blight is a real problem for PNW pine trees. These insects made their way through this region a few years back and ruined a good amount of local timber. The beetles kill part of the tree which renders the timber useless for structural uses but creates a beautiful color variation and the salvagable lumber can be used for decorative purposes. I've seen the most gorgeous tables and accent pieces made with lumber that had beetle blight.
Honeycakes - vibrant medium yellow. Honeycakes, also known as Lekach, are eaten at Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. I love the idea of new year being in the Fall. Growing up in the orchard, Fall was the beginning of lots of things that I loved like school and harvest. Autumn was never about the end of summer to me. It was about the beginning of everything else.
Winesap - rich, deep red. Winesap is an old variety of apple noted for it's sweetness and dark outer color. My childhood was spent running through the rows of an apple orchard. This time of year marked the beginning of harvest and, after that, cidering season. One of my favorite smell memories is the smell of rotting fallen fruit on the ground. It sounds gross but it's not, it's great. That meant that cider pressing was coming and that was something that we all took part in.
Pumpkin Kisser - spiced pumpkin orange. Our little Pumpkin Kisser. The first time we took Magnus to a pumpkin patch he enthusiastically ran out into the field and started kissing all of the pumpkins. We asked him why he was kissing them and he said "Because I love fall". This kid is definitely mine. Pumpkin Kisser is our contribution to all things pumpkin colored and flavored for fall.
Shale - medium grey. A long long LONG time ago, our little corner of the planet was covered with water. Oceans pushed further and further inland and brought lots of sediment with them. As the water receded and the lands dried out, we were left covered in limestone, shale and basalt (thanks freshman year geology). In our color spectrum, Shale falls between Fog and Ink.
Steelhead: Wild Collection - grey with brown/black speckle. This fish was a staple on our table when I was young and my favorite thing to come out of the smoker. These fish are regularly bred in hatcheries to keep their numbers up but native fish numbers are dwindling, mostly due to habitat degradation. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this colorway are donated to The Nature Conservancy, Oceana and The National Audubon Society.
Blue Whale: Wild Collection - deep aqua blue with brown overdye. My son thinks that all whales are blue whales. It's kind of cute. Blue whales aren't the most common whale in the Pacific Northwest water but when they do make it up here, it's a big deal. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this colorway are donated to The Nature Conservancy, Oceana and The National Audubon Society.
Golden Eagle: Wild Collection - golden yellow. These birds are rarely seen but glorious when you do manage to glimpse one. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this colorway are donated to The Nature Conservancy, Oceana and The National Audubon Society.
Scrub Jay: Wild Collection DISCONTINUED - variegated blue/cream/light grey. These little birds have a lot of personality and I can relate to a few of their traits. First, they hide food in different caches around their territory (yep, I do that, mostly with candy bars). Second, they hoard and hide brightly colored objects (I make brightly colored objects). Lastly, and most endearing, they mourn over the loss of loved ones. Scrub Jays will stay by the body of a lost bird and cry for up to an hour. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this colorway are donated to The Nature Conservancy, Oceana and The National Audubon Society.
Starfish: Wild Collection DISCONTINUED - half and half dyed clementine orange and deep purple. When I first moved near the ocean, starfish were everywhere. You could see them in most tidal pools. Now they are dyeing off in our part of the water due to a disease called densovirus. Scientists aren't sure why this virus, which is not new, is suddenly taking out our starfish population. However, the popular hypothesis is that the rising ocean temperatures have triggered it. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this colorway are donated to The Nature Conservnacy, Oceane, and The National Audubon Society.
Hummingbird: Wild Collection DISCONTINUED - half and half dyed magenta and emerald color. Anna's hummingbirds are the most common in our neck of the woods. Originally bred only in Southern California, the transplant of certain plant species allowed the birds to migrate further north. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this colorway are donated to The Nature Conservancy, Oceana and The National Audubon Society.
Alpine Lake - semi tonal aqua blue. Something we have a lot of in the PNW, high altitude lakes. These lakes are generally glacial fed and hence have a high mineral content. This turns the water a bright aqua blue color.
Lilac - semi tonal warm purple. My favorite flower. My mom grew them and I remember braving the bees so I could smell them. They have such a brief blooming season and that makes them more special.
Magic Hour - dusty, cedar rose. The time just after sunrise and just before sunset that creates photography magic. The air turns pink and softens every surface.
Midnight at the Mountain - dark navy blue. Night skiing, thrilling nocturnal sport or certain death? I wouldn't know. But I do know that on a clear night, with a full moon, Mt Baker glows like beacon outside our backdoor. The stark contrast of the white snow against the dark blue sky is intoxicating.
Northern Sky - cool, mint green. This brilliant, minty green is inspired by the Aurora Borealis which are particularly active in the fall and winter months. On a clear night, and at a high enough altitude, you can see mint green streaks cut across the night sky.
Twilight - purple/grey. Nothing to do with blood suckers in Forks but everything to do with the Washington sky. Twilight is the beautiful purple that lights up the sky moments after the sun has gone down.
Mermaid - medium sea green. Named for the Maiden of Deception Pass, the story of a beautiful Samish woman who caught the eye of a man from the sea. In exchange for her hand, he would bring back the salmon and shellfish for her people to harvest.
Rhododendron - bright, rose pink. Rhododendron macrophyllum, a hearty, dense wooden plant, native to the alpine areas of the Northwest. It is beautiful and sturdy species that represents wild, uncontrollable nature. All the things I personally aspire to be.
Yellow Bell - light, cheery yellow. Fritillaria pudica, native to the Northwest and abundant on the hills behind my house where I grew up. My sister and I would sneak through the cattle fence and run up and down the hills picking these beauties.
Peach Ice Cream - vibrant peach/pink. Every year, on my birthday, my dad would make peach ice cream from scratch. It wasn't meant to be a tradition, we had an orchard and peaches were ripe in July. After the first few years it became a thing that I had to have peach ice cream on my birthday. It still is a thing.
The Grass is Always Greener - light, grassy yellow/green. Full disclosure: this color was an accident, but a happy accident. While trying to create a different shade, I mis-measured my dye and ended up with a color I liked better than the original. Proving the proverb is true. The grass is always greener on the other side.
Robin Red-Breast - spice red, semi-solid. These happy looking little birds are all around us this time of year with their blushing red chests, trying to attract a mate. Their increased activity makes them territorial and makes Ginger the Beagle go crazy. She is just sure they are taunting her.
Undertow - light blue, semi-solid. Under the murky water of the Pacific Ocean lies an entirely different world full of brilliant color and life. The undertow is what tugs at your feet with each wave, reminding you what lies underneath.
Ink - charcoal, semi-solid. Ink, as in SQUID! The liquid secreted by these cephalopods is their defense mechanism, creating a diversion so they can escape. Some one, at some point in time, decided it would be good in food. Who comes up with these ideas?! I can't argue with results though. Squid Ink pasta is delicious. So thank you, mystery stranger.
Toasted Marshmallow - semi-solid cream. A staple when camping. I love to camp. We haven't been since the Little Viking came into our lives. So sitting in the yard and roasting marshmallows for no reason should be acceptable.
Cervidae - semi-solid tawny brown. Latin for deer. These little wee ones were in the front yard last year and there are babies in the forest behind the house again this year. They are too cute and not afraid enough. Live well and run fast little guys.
Bark - semi-solid medium cocoa brown. This is a gorgeous color and so hard to do justice to in photographs
Smoked Porter - semi-solid chocolate brown. What is more PNW than beer?! Dark, light, heavy or nitro, we love our fermented libations. Particularly if they are homemade. Viking husband's beer collective, 542 Brew, cranks out delicious homemade beer so I am lucky that there is never a shortage in our house.
A Land Far Away - teal/grey semi solid. Inspired by the color of land on the horizon. The photo below is of the Coast Range of Canadian mountains as seen over downtown Bellingham. Photo courtesy of Western Washington University.
Fog - medium grey semi solid. What would a coastal NW town be without fog. In the late fall it is a near constant companion and adds mystery to our nights.
Oyster - light grey semi solid. Not the prettiest of creatures but definitely one of the tastiest. These can be dug up on our local beaches and I like them best put on the grill with herb butter and a shot of hot sauce.
Moss - brilliant grassy green semi solid. Ode to the plant that grows on every available outdoor surface.
Deep Cascadian Love - rich, deep magenta semi solid, in honor of my husband.
Prairie Fire - mahogany/spice tonal, the depth of this colorway is hard to capture in a photo. I am in love with the mid-tone of this yarn, a deep garnet.
Pacific Bleeding Heart - Purple/Magenta tonal, named after the wildflower found in the woods of Western Washington State.
Stormy Skies - Charcoal/Silver tonal, inspired by the dark and stormy skies that the PNW is known for.
Noble - Deep pine semi-solid, named after the Noble Fir trees that are mere steps outside our backdoor. That is my husband, picking up last year's Christmas tree.
Ginger - Rustic brown semi-solid, name after my beautiful beagle, Ginger. This color is the exact reddish brown that covers her head and the cute little tick marks on her legs.


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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea, reluctant to weaken its strong relationship with the American military, has asked the United States to reconsider the timing of a plan to cede to Seoul the responsibility for control of the South Korean military in case of war, a Defense Ministry spokesman said Monday.
The Pentagon assumed operational control of South Korea's military in 1950, during the Korean War. It returned peacetime control to Seoul in 1994, but is still obliged to command South Korea's 640,000-member military in the event of war. In 2007, the United States agreed to return that power to the South by 2012. But the date was pushed to 2015 a few years ago, as high tensions on the Korean Peninsula increased the South's fear of appearing militarily weakened.
This spring, after the North began a new wave of nuclear-related threats, South Korean officials delivered another request to "re-examine" the planned transfer through various channels, including in their May meeting with Gen. James D. Thurman, the commander of American forces on the peninsula, said the Defense Ministry spokesman, Col. Wi Yong-seob.
South Korea's defense minister, Kim Kwan-jin, also discussed the request briefly with his American counterpart, Chuck Hagel, when they met on the sidelines of multilateral security talks in Singapore on June 1, Colonel Wi said.
The colonel cautioned that South Korea was not publicly insisting on another postponement; rather, it was requesting that the Pentagon review plans for the hand-off, including its target date, given "North Korea's worsening nuclear program."
Such cautious language reflected Seoul's desire to find a quiet solution and avoid a possible public dispute with Washington.
Since North Korea conducted its third nuclear test in February and responded to new international sanctions by repeatedly threatening to attack the South, conservative politicians affiliated with President Park Geun-hye's governing Saenuri Party have argued that South Korea was not ready to take wartime command of its military by 2015.
At the Pentagon, senior officials confirmed that the issue was under discussion. But one senior official said there had been "no formal proposal to adjust plans."
"Both sides have reaffirmed, and continue to work to meet, the conditions" for transfer by 2015, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private talks between the two nations.
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate last week that the South Korean military "is a very capable force, but it has had some setbacks in funding to achieve" some of the steps the two allies have set for transfer of control, including the purchase of weapons, the stockpiling of munitions and the mastering of certain surveillance platforms.
General Dempsey stated his support for the existing timetable, and noted that General Thurman and his team were working with their South Korean counterparts to help them "meet the certification and capability requirements."
Seoul is currently negotiating a series of arms purchases, including missiles and a next generation of fighter jets, with the United States.
The two sides were expected to discuss the South Korean request in their regular defense talks in coming months, officials in Seoul said.
When North Korean troops overwhelmed South Korean forces at the start of the Korean War, the South's president at the time, Syngman Rhee, relinquished operational control of his military to Gen. Douglas MacArthur, the commander of American forces then fighting under the United Nations flag.
To South Korean conservatives, the continued promise that the United States would command their country's armed forces in the event of war symbolized Washington's commitment. But as the South's economy grew in recent decades, it also began to seem like a slight to national pride, and efforts to reclaim command responsibility began.
But the mood in South Korea shifted after conservatives came to power in 2008 with President Lee Myung-bak, and especially after a South Korean Navy patrol ship sank in 2010 in an explosion the South blamed on a North Korean torpedo attack.
Opposition parties in South Korea oppose another delay. They said the old defense arrangement hampered the development of the military by keeping it overly dependent on its American ally. But conservatives here said that the hand-off would deprive Washington and Seoul of a key bargaining chip in dealing with North Korea's nuclear weapons program: Pyongyang has sought to diminish and eventually end American military influence on the peninsula.
Last Friday, North Korea's state-run radio warned that a delay in the transfer would be a "crime against the nation." The North has said it built its nuclear weapons as a defense against American hostilities and has long demanded that Washington withdrew its military from the peninsula.


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All work is carried out with the customers needs in mind, from Monday-Sunday to hours to suit your needs, we always ensure that all of our work is carried out with the upmost professionalism and tothe highest standards as we pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy and delivering their requirements.
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The Company was formed by the Directors Daniel Ward and Daniel Charlton (Charlie to avoid confusion!) They met and trained together at college and after years of working for other building companiesand knowing that they could do it better, they formed CharltonWard Ltd. With fresh ideas and knowledge but with old school morals and values they now have a steadliy expanding building company with many a satisfied customer.
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Love Life In Your Home
Life is meant for living, and one of the places we spend most of our time is in the home. It might be because we're lounging around in bed, sleeping the night away, having guests around, or even just getting some quality time during the day. Yes, we might have to drag ourselves away from it for 8 or more hours a day, but when we are there, we want to try and enjoy life as much as possible. One way of doing that is to focus on your home, and make the improvements or adjustments that it might need doing. A home is a work in progress, but there's so many different things that you can do to make sure it's perfect to you. Some you might not be able to do right away, but others are some that we know you'll be dying to do before the summer time comes around again. So, here's a few little things that you could add or change, that we think will help you to love life in your home.
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Feeling Comfortable
There's nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable in your own home. But that's exactly what can happen if it just isn't the way you want it, or if a few things are out of place. It depends what type of weather you're having, because for us in Australia, we're about to head towards the blistering summer once more. The weather seems to be drying up a little, which is one of the first signs that we're not too far away from the heat we all know and love. However, the heat we know and love can bring some troubles in our homes, especially if your house is facing so that the sun is at the back of it or on the bedrooms all afternoon. It's near enough impossible to keep the house cool, even if there is a breeze. So what is our knight in shining armour through the summer? It's aircon. If you don't have some installed already, we highly recommend that you get some, ready for the intense summer heat. It can be used as a heater during the colder months, so it is the whole package if you need it to be. We know it might cost a fair bit to run, but that's why you use it at the right times, such as during the night. You can put a timer on them so that they go off at a certain point in the night as well.
Another way you can feel more comfortable is to clear the air a bit. You could spend all day cleaning your home from top to toe, and it still wouldn't change the fact that there are going to be little germs lying around. This isn't due to how clean you are, it's just down to the fact that homes are so prone to bugs and germs. If you have a young family, consider getting air quality testing companies to review your home, and suggest ways that the air quality can be improved. You might be shocked at just how many bugs you have been living with! This will help to improve your own peace of mind, and it'll help to reduce the chance of your family getting ill.
Family Vibes
Loving life is all about spending it with your family. As you're able to watch your children grow, we know all of the major milestones and memories will happen in the home, so making it as family friendly as possible is so important. If your children are starting to get a little older now, you'll know how hard it is to stay connected with them. If they're going through their teenage years, then we definitely know that you're going to feel a gap forming between the family. So, one way of bringing it all together is by creating a little family room. It could be the living room, or you could dedicate a spare room to it. It has to be full of things that you can use during a family night. It could be games consoles, board games, or just a comfy layout so you can all relax and watch films together. If you want to love life with your family, you're going to have to organise weekly family nights, where you can all sit down and have a joke around. If you have younger children, you won't have to worry. But would you could do is use a spare room, if you have one, to create a playroom. It'll engage their minds, and you can join in with the play as and when you want to!
Expand The Home
Now, we did say that you might not be able to do some of our suggestions for a long while, but this is definitely something that you should ponder on. Expanding the home is not only going to be beneficial to you in terms of giving you more space, but it's also going to be beneficial to you financially in the long run if you did eventually sell the house. The more money you invest, the more money you're generally going to get out of it. You could extend to add a new room, a bigger kitchen, or a new bathroom. It all depends on your needs at the time, and what you think will add the most value to your home.
Dreamy Decor
We might as well finish with something that's going to leave you loving your home, as well as your life. There really are some dreamy decor ideas out there, just looking at sites such as Pinterest will point a few out for you. We understand that sorting out your decor is a pain in the bum, so just dedicate two weekends to it, that's all you'll need. During the first weekend, you should plan what you would actually like to change. Whether it be the accessories that you have, or the actual wallpaper or paint that you have on the walls. During the second weekend, blitz the house and getting the decorating done room by room. If you need an extra weekend, then so be it. But don't leave a room half finished, it'll only drive you bonkers!
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Researchers from the Graphene Flagship have demonstrated the "first" fully functional microprocessor based on a "layered" material. The processor chip consists of 115 integrated transistors and is a first step toward ultra-thin, flexible logic devices.
The Graphene Flagship is developing novel technologies based on graphene and related materials (GRMs) such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), semiconductor materials that can be separated into ultra-thin sheets just a few atoms thick. Due to their thin, flexible nature and their electrical properties at compact dimensions, GRMs are promising for compact and flexible electronic devices.
Researchers from the Graphene Flagship, working at the TU Vienna in Austria, have designed and fabricated the first microprocessors based on GRMs. Using transistors made from the TMD molybdenum disulphide (MoS2), the microprocessors are capable of 1-bit logic operations and the design is scalable to multi-bit operations. With the drive towards smart objects and the Internet of Things, the microprocessors hold promise for integrating computational power into everyday objects and surfaces.
According to the researchers microprocessors are a central part of modern electronics, from watches to smartphones and supercomputers. Based on transistors, logic operations are performed through a series of input and output cycles, according to instructions stored in a memory unit.
However, modern microprocessors are based almost exclusively on silicon, but this technology cannot be made flexible.
The ultra-thin MoS2 transistors are inherently flexible and compact, so this result could be directly translated into fully flexible electronic devices, for example, wearable phones or computers, or for wider use in the Internet of Things.
The advantage of thin microprocessors means that low-powered computers could be integrated into everyday objects without adding bulk. The thinness of the MoS2 means that the transistors are highly responsive.
The MoS2 microprocessor is the most advanced circuitry made with GRMs so far. The devices were tested using simple programs, delivering the correct results with excellent signal quality and low power consumption. Compared to modern processors, which can have billions of transistors in a single chip, the 115-transistor devices are very simple. However, the researchers said it is very early stage for a new technology, and they have concrete plans for the next steps.
Figure: Graphene flagship - Device implementation using a 2D semiconductor
Improving the multi-stage design process will be an important step in developing high-yield production methods for the MoS2 microprocessors, since – among other factors – the transfer of large area, bi-layer MoS2 onto wafers was a significant source of device failure.
Silicon-based computing is a mature technology, and it is unlikely that GRMs will overtake silicon in the near future. However, achievements such as this demonstrate the potential for GRMs to enable new applications. This goal presents a challenge in terms of design and fabrication.
Thomas Mueller, who led the work at TU Vienna, said, "In general, being a flexible material there are new opportunities for novel applications. One could combine these processor circuits with light emitters that could also be made with MoS2 to make flexible displays and e-paper, or integrate them for logic circuits in smart sensors."
Thomas, continued, "In principle, it's an advantage to have a thin material for a transistor. The thinner the material, the better the electrostatic control of the transistor channel, and the smaller the power consumption." Thomas concluded, "Our goal is to realise significantly larger circuits that can do much more in terms of useful operations. We want to make a full 8-bit design – or even more bits – on a single chip with smaller feature sizes."
Stefan Wachter, a researcher at TU Vienna and first author of the work, said, "Adding additional bits of course makes everything much more complicated. For example, adding just one bit will roughly double the complexity of the circuit."
Daniel Neumaier, from AMO, Germany, is the Leader of the Graphene Flagship Electronics and Photonics Integration Division, which aims to use the excellent properties of GRMs to enable new technologies in computing and telecommunications, said, "The transition from single devices to complex integrated circuits is a very critical milestone for the application of a specific technology, because it requires a high level of process control and reproducibility. This is a step towards the application of GRM-based electronic devices, especially in smart sensor systems and for flexible electronics."
Andrea Ferrari from the University of Cambridge, UK, the Science and Technology Officer of the Graphene Flagship, and Chair of its Management Panel, said, "This simple circuit is a first conceptual step towards the implementation of simple logic in flexible devices for everyday use, such as food packaging or textiles." Andrea added, "The goal is not to compete head on with the established silicon technology, but to fill those complementary gaps not yet enabled by it."
A microprocessor based on a two-dimensional semiconductor
Stefan Wachter | Dmitry K. Polyushkin | Ole Bethge | Thomas Mueller
Nature Communications 8 | Article number: 14948 (2017) | doi:10.1038/ncomms14948
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Mountain Cabin with a pond.../
We spent this past weekend in Plain, working on projects for our loft cabin. Prior to this, I will admit we had been calling it an "apartment", mainly because you have to go up a flight of stairs to reach the living area. Neither one of us liked the sound of that word for this space though....sounded way too urban. Getting ready to list it on VRBO, we knew we had to come up with a name. We finally decided on Hans Olaf Loft, once again using the names of my two grandfathers, Hans Olaf Mosby and Olaf Stenberg.
Last summer, Brooks was messing around with one of his machines, grading the lawn out in front of Hans Olaf, and he decided to dig a pond. Yep, so that's what he did! If you know my husband at all, this will NOT surprise you! Once he dug it all out, he filled it with water and waited to see if the pond would hold the water. He actually floated around in an inner tube for a little while too...the inner child never dies!
However, in Plain we have a lot of little critters...that like to burrow holes and tunnels underground. Soon, the pond was leaking water due to these little guys so we knew we had to come up with a plan. As my husband began to research pond liners and sprayed concrete, he realized these options were quite a bit pricier than he had thought. What can I say? Dig now...research later...doesn't always work out so well! Gotta love the man! We still haven't finalized our plan for our pond, but I was inspired when I came across some photos on Houzz of a mountain cabin with a pond in Montana. Maybe you've seen these photos...they've been pinned many times on Pinterest.
What a beautiful place! Now, ours won't be nearly this big and fancy, but it's fun to see what other builders have done with a mountain pond. Just thought you might enjoy a little Mountain eye candy too!
Hope you survived Cinco de Mayo! Happy Wednesday! Warmly, Gracia


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The Jazz have been impressed with the production they've seen out of backup big man Ekpe Udoh, Mike Sorensen of the Deseret News writes. The 30-year-old returned to the NBA this offseason after spending the last two campaigns abroad.
"It's great, when I'm on the bench, I'm able to relax," Rudy Gobert, the man ahead of Udoh in the depth chart, said. "When you have someone who plays defense like he does, you know the team is in good hands. He makes us better as a team."
Through five games this season, Udoh has blocked an impressive 2.4 shots per. Gobert, perhaps the league's most vaunted defensive big man, has averaged just 2.2 despite playing nearly 20 more minutes per contest.
It's not just the gaudy per-36 statline that has the Jazz organization impressed. Head coach Quin Snyder sees Udoh's length and competitiveness as valued intangibles as well.
There's more news out of Utah:
- Injured guard Dante Exum underwent surgery on his shoulder Tuesday. Per Mike Sorensen of the Deseret News, the 22-year-old's return timeline remains indefinite.
- The Jazz don't look much different than they did last season, Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer writes in a comprehensive account of life in Utah sans Gordon Hayward. The scribe notes that Rudy Gobert had always been their most valuable player anyway.
- The league has handed forward Joe Ingles a $15K fine for the groin shot on Steven Adams over the weekend, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets.


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Scientologists deny following Katie Holmes
It was reported that Tom Cruise wanted his and Katie's daughter Suri to join the Sea Organisationentertainment Updated: Jul 07, 2012 00:56 IST
The Church Of Scientology has vehemently denied sending anyone to follow Katie Holmes (left) after the actor filed for divorce from Hollywood star
Tom Cruise.
"There is no truth whatsoever to the TMZ.com report (or any other report) that the Church Of Scientology has sent anyone to follow or surveil Katie Holmes," Sky News quoted lawyer Gary Soter as saying.
He also called reports saying that Cruise, a prominent Scientologist, wanted their six-year-old daughter Suri to join the Sea Organisation, as "untrue", adding that nobody under the age of 16 could join the elite body.
Minors must have the "consent of both parents and/or all legal guardians" to become members. TMZ had cited sources close to Holmes as saying that she believes the Church Of Scientology views her as a threat to the organisation. By its detractors, the body has been described as a boot camp for the controversial religion.
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'Green' House Study 2
'Green' House Study 2 aims to build upon prior studies seeking to enrich the mental well being of users through the integration of greenery and passive design techniques.
The design utilises a central indoor-outdoor hallway which acts as a greenhouse, enabling food production and greenery year round. The greenhouse acts as the lungs of the house, providing natural warmth during the winter which can then be pumped into surrounding rooms. Whilst during the summer, openable sections allow for cross ventilation throughout the house. The greenhouse roof could either be made of polycarbonate or a tinted glazing depending on budget and climate. The dining room table extends into the greenhouse space blurring the boundaries between the two, whilst large glazed doors and windows are able to open up and create a large gathering space, suitable for large gatherings and dinner parties.
The house is designed to accommodate a small footprint and totals 150 sqm. Generous open trussed ceilings and large glazed sections opening to the north allow the space to appear larger than it actually is. The average Australian house currently is 240sqm.
The design adopts a simplistic exterior aesthetic with low maintenance native grass gardens surrounding.
The hallway doubles as an indoor/outdoor space for food production and socialising. With the space being able to be opened up to accomodate large numbers of people and bleed into the dining, lounge, kitchen and even backyard beyond. Timber batten screens and vegetation provide additional shading during the summer months (shade clothes can also be installed if deciduous climbing vines are not wanted).
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The plan shows the central greenhouse hallway with living quarters on each side whilst the social areas towards the rear.


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Furby (1999)
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It's the real deal: a Furby from the 1990s! This lime-green, yellow and blue Furby is in super condition, with original tags (but no original box), and works great. In fact he works so great, I had to take the batteries out of him for the time being so he'd be quiet in his storage container (disturbing all the other toys with all the "furbish" chatter, you know). I'm the original owner and I really never played with him just had him displayed on a collector's shelf for many years. Included with purchase are two new "AA" batteries for your Furby.
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Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced Friday that defenseman Garnet Exelby has signed a Professional Try-Out Agreement with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Exelby appeared in 51 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs (National Hockey League) in 2009-10, notching four points (1g-3a) and racking up 73 penalty minutes.
The Ste. Anne, Manitoba native has played in 408 career games in the NHL with the Atlanta Thrashers and Maple Leafs. The tenth year pro has tallied 32 points in that span.
Exelby was selected by Atlanta in the eighth round (#217 overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. The 29-year-old skated in 128 with the Chicago Wolves, including the Calder Cup Championship team in 2001-02.
Next Home Game: Sunday, Oct. 10 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins. The game will start at 4:05 p.m. The Stanley Cup is coming back to Rockford. Fans can view and take pictures with the cup, along with the Campbell Bowl, Conn Smythe Trophy and the Norris Trophy.


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Live like a local
Holidays in Porto Petro bring together a pretty sandy cove, luxury harbourside dining, and sleepy natural surroundings. It's located on the south east coast of the Spanish island of Majorca, and offers a chance to escape and get away from it all. Couples and families wanting to enjoy a quiet break will love holidays here, while those wanting to explore the natural surroundings will find plenty for them as well.
Porto Petro has an interesting history, dating back to its days as a fishing village since the 13th Century. You'll find a sense of its past throughout the whitewashed buildings and narrow maze of streets. Wander down to the golden sands of its beach, stopping off in street side cafés for a coffee or ice cream as you watch the world go by. Traditional seafood dishes and craft shops allow you to immerse yourself in the island's tranquil side, as well as offering some excellent handmade souvenirs to take home.
Porto Petro is a quiet, tranquil village which lends itself to luxury holidays. It offers spectacular surroundings, with Mondragó Natural Park just five minutes away by car. Here you'll find wetlands, emerald forests, and rugged cliffs towering over the crystal clear waters. The harbour is the perfect place to unwind with a cocktail in hand, or you could book boat trips and explore the sparkling waters of Majorca's southern coastline.
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Flight time from the UK to Majorca is around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Transfer time from Palma airport to Porto Perto is approximately 1 hour.
Majorca starts warming up for summer around April, when the mercury climbs into the 20s and doesn't stop until around July, which can top 30°C. You're looking at around 11 hours of sunshine a day in midsummer, with bath-like sea temperatures. Things won't cool off until October, which still hovers in the low to mid 20s.
Currently visas are not required for UK citizens travelling to Spain.
Restaurant bills include a service charge by law in Spain, so whether you choose to tip further is up to you. If you enjoyed the meal and service, it is customary to leave 5-10%. Hotel porters and maids will appreciate a small tip, and while taxi drivers don't require a tip, it's common to round up the fare.
The official language of Spain is Spanish. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.


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Hello Industry Partners, As we wrap up a very busy year, I'd like to take some time to reflect on 2012 and share where we are headed in 2013. Aided greatly by an engaged Interact Industry Community, we made some terrific progress in 2012, embarking on some key development activities including:
-Setting up one-on-one meetings with you, our industry partners;
-Establishing the industry partner contact form to help companies find potential partners;
- Selecting a NAICS code and size standard;
- Developing preliminary OASIS labor categories;
- Developing preliminary Evaluation Criteria;
- Creating a small business set-aside contract for OASIS, known as OASIS SB; and
- Posting the OASIS Business Case on OMB's MAX Portal for comment by the agencies.
In addition, the OASIS community on GSA Interact has reached more than 2,000 members. The team here is thrilled to see that the community has generated so much interest; we thank you all for your support.
Going forward into 2013, our next steps will be to:
(1) receive and consider agencies' comments on the Business Case; and then
(2) post a redacted copy of the Business Case here on GSA Interact for Industry's review (for market research purposes).
(3) Following this cycle, and coordination with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, the OASIS team will officially release the draft RFPs for both OASIS and OASIS SB.
Again, thank you all for your interest and participation in this community. As I've emphasized before, collaboration is key to the success of this exciting new business solution. I encourage all of you to continue checking in with us for the latest information about OASIS, and of course, sharing your questions, comments, feedback, and ideas!
I wish you all a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
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Greystar relies on Sears Commercial's ability to reliably manage large and complex accounts. With over 400,000 apartment units under management they are the largest property management firm in the U.S. and continue to trust Sears Commercial for all of their appliance needs.
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On The Outskirts of a Floral Fest
Soft pinks and elegant purple blend together.
The flowers are blooming and the spring concert tours have begun. We've seen the early signs of music festivals as well with Coachella ending it's second weekend (finally). I'm glad to leave Coachella behind and the underwhelming outfits of this year, except for maybe any Nicole Richie branded ones. Though, I've already kinda had my own share of music experiences in April so far including Jukebox The Ghost, Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Decemberists, Beach Slang, and Dashboard Confessional. I'm up for more shows next month, so hope you tune in when I tune in here.
The sun is out and the days are longer, so I've been inspired to incorporate some outer elements into my style. I've got some bright colors lined up for this year. It's a rare treat since I've decolored and depatterned most of my wardrobe last year.
I fell in love with this Lost Ink watercolor floral midi skirt last year which features cute suspender-like straps. It has the beginnings of a maxi skirt for me, but nothing some heeled shoes can't make better. If you're looking a petite solution to a maxi skirt, midi skirts are a great alternative to covering the length and not worrying about extra fabric dragging in the dirt.
I paired the skirt with my favorite Reformation classic white chiffon button-up top with frilled sleeves. Not to stray far my sassy personality, the collar features "I regret nothing" sewn in as a reminder.
This is a great and easy look to wear on vacation when you want to feel little romanced and elegant. It's very whimsical and has a light feeling to it. I can see myself walking through a flower field or having a park picnic in this look. I also feel more approachable and friendly. No one needs to know about my self-deprecating humor just yet.
The Reformation Regret Nothing Top in XS // Lost Ink Floral Midi Skirt in Size 2 (Simliar) // Sol Sana Clarice Mules in Size 6 // Lack of Color Spencer Boater Hat in Size S


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The Malaysian economy continues to expand, with 4.1% GDP growth rate reported in the first quarter of 2013 (4Q12: 6.5%). Domestic demand remained as the key driver sustaining the economy, registering a strong 8.2% growth rate during the review period (4Q12: 7.8%), backed by higher private consumption (1Q13: 7.5%; 4Q12: 6.2%) and double-digit growth rates in the private and public investments at 10.9%and 17.3%, respectively.
On the supply side, the construction sector continued to record the highest growth rate at 14.7%, followed by the agriculture sector (6%), and the services sector (5.9%). Manufacturing activities slowed down to register a mere 0.3% growth rate as the sector was weighed down by weak external conditions, according to the Central Bank of Malaysia. The inflation rate increased slightly to 1.5% during the review period (4Q12: 1.3%), while unemployment rate remained stable at 3.1% (4Q12: 3.2%). On 9 May 2013, the Central Bank of Malaysia continued to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate atan accommodative level of 3.0%.
Source : Cushman & Wakefield


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If you're a viewer of the reality show Shark Tank, you already know about Cycloramic, the smartphone app that lets you take 360-degree panoramic videos without touching your phone. No, it doesn't work through sorcery or magic. Rather, it uses the smartphone's vibrations to spin 360 degrees on any appropriately smooth and flat surface as […]


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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Well, the drunken is OK, I just had to open that third bottle, why - because she told me to.
Anyway, my question is, what do you play when the world has really pissed you off?
Here are mine, all cranked up on the amp;
King Crimson Larks tongues in aspic pt2
SpiritualizedCop Shoot Cop
Hendrix Purple Haze
Sex PistolsAnarchy in the UK
The Who Behind blue eyes
Plus, random noise played very loud. You wouldn't want to live next door.
17 comments:
- Blimpy said...
Hi carole,
Hope your head isn't too sore this morning.
I tend to favour a bit of Lightning Bolt when annoyed (have a look on youtube).
But, that said, I tend to listen to loud noisy harsh music for fun - so there's not really a direction for me to go in when annoyed.
- April 21, 2008 at 9:31 AM
- CaroleBristol said...
Hi Blimpy,
My head is fine, thanks. I didn't drink three bottles all by myself, my partner helped me and she had to go to work today!
I have the day off, things to do later on.
Have to say, I think that Web Sherriff thing is a bit scary. Are we constantly being spied on here?
- April 21, 2008 at 10:05 AM
- Blimpy said...
Hi carole,
- in a nutshell, yes, big b(r)other is watching us.
They're not reading our blog everyday, but when they're employed to keep a lid on a new release (in this instance it was the futureheads album) they'll go looking for mentions of it.
It's funny, I only really posted the video cos it had the word "twist" in the title, and I like the technical side of the video. The song is okay, it';s not one of their best.
- April 21, 2008 at 10:24 AM
- DarceysDad said...
Evening Carole.
When I've had a really crap day, I actually can swing both ways, musically I mean. Depending on the nature of the offence, it's loud primal scream exorcism or calming (tone-deaf falsetto) balm.
The LOUD list typically includes Danko Jones and Faith No More albums (Iommi/Hughes' Fused normally works within two songs but invariably has me reaching for the Jack Daniels!), or for a more focussed approach
Drive-By Truckers - Lookout Mountain. For the riff, not the suicide lyrics; don't panic!
Willard Grant Conspiracy - Let It Roll.
Audioslave - Set It Off.
Damien Rice - Rootless Tree. Not that loud, but some truly cathartic swearing opportunities.
The Bellrays - Stupid Fuckin' People.
Creed - Faceless Man.
Bizarrely, this last one works both ways, I'll often finish my neck-bulging silent screams to that song, then go on to the QUIET list, which includes the likes of
Talk Talk - I Believe In You.
Kronos Quartet - Together We Will Live Forever.
Bjork - Unison.
The Silencers - Wild Mountain Thyme.
Steve Adey - Find The Way.
Damien Rice - Eskimo.
More generally, Dakota Suite and Cowboy Junkies albums normally hit the spot here. As does Jimmy Barnes' Flesh & Wood, but we've had that conversation.
Last week's RR Social discs have put forward a couple of new candidates for either list too, but it remains to be seen whether they work long-term.
- April 21, 2008 at 11:23 PM
- Mnemonic said...
God Speed You! Black Emperor usually works for me but Lightning Bolt, the Boredoms or Acid Mothers Temple could work as well.
(Memo to self: must try Merzbow next time)
- April 22, 2008 at 12:13 AM
- CaroleBristol said...
Looks like I'll have to check out Lightning Bolt.
- April 22, 2008 at 6:59 AM
- Abahachi said...
Songs of rage? Top of the list for catharsis through sheer noise has to be the Peter Broetzmann Octet's 'Machine Gun' - classic of the late 60s European jazz underground that makes the likes of Slayer or the Sex Pistols seem like Belle & Sebastian, and just using acoustic instruments.
- April 22, 2008 at 8:33 AM
- Blimpy said...
abahachi - post it! post it!
after a description like that, i HAVE TO HEAR IT!!
- April 22, 2008 at 9:33 AM
- Mnemonic said...
I've seen him live with Han Bennick on drums - quite an experience
- April 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM
- CaroleBristol said...
Hmmmmmmm, I checked out Lightning Bolt.
How can I describe them? Hardcore noise merchants? They are certainly unusual.
I quite like God Speed You! Black Emperor though, well some of the time. They sort of remind me of a harder Sigur Ros.
I think that I'll stick to the likes of The Pixies, Henry Rollins and Husker Du for my cathartic mood altering though.
- April 22, 2008 at 6:40 PM
- Blimpy said...
Lightning Bolt play "noise" with a slight leaning towards classic rock, IMHO.
They are truly amazing live, i tell thee!
- April 22, 2008 at 6:45 PM
- nilpferd said...
When really pissed off, which happens quite often in our profession, we play "right off", as recently previewed on EJ's legendary warm-up quiz.. in fact just hearing it made me VERY AGGRESSIVE..
Billy Cobham's kiss-my-ass drum attack, Michael Henderson and John Mclaughlin's bad MF rhythm guitar/e-bass bottom with Miles' knuckle sandwich uppercuts on top, followed by Steve Grossman's do-you-have-some-kind-of-a-problem sax solo and Herbie Hancock's fuck-off-and-die farfisa explosion.
Works every time.
- April 22, 2008 at 7:19 PM
- Blimpy said...
@nilp - post it, post it!
- April 22, 2008 at 7:35 PM
- nilpferd said...
will do, blimpy.. once I figure out how to upload bigger files to podbean...
- April 22, 2008 at 8:22 PM
- Blimpy said...
we really should get some proper hosting - the free stuff (like podbean et al) is rubbish.
any ideas anyone?
- April 22, 2008 at 8:26 PM
- treefrogdemon said...
I like me some Janis when I feel grumpy.
- April 22, 2008 at 9:09 PM
- Catcher said...
Swans, Neubauten, Boredoms, "Weld" by Neil Young (particularly the version of "Welfare Mothers"), bootlegs of My Bloody Valentine playing "You Made Me Realise", basically anything that's loud and noisy enough to work as catharsis for me and piss anyone else off who comes within earshot. Share the misery, that's me.
- April 23, 2008 at 11:44 PM


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Trip Date // February 11 – 19, 2019
Cost // approx. $1,990
$1,000 due by September 16, 2018
Remaining Balance due November 11, 2018
We are returning to Haiti once again this year. We are partnering with Lifeline Christian Mission for this trip. More details can be found in the "Team Member Handbook" on their website: www.lifeline.org (Go to "mission trips" and click on opportunities; scroll down to Haiti. Look for "team member handbooks.")
Mission Leaders // Tom and Ann Obringer email@example.com
Additional Details
- We normally fly out of Columbus or Dayton. Reservations made by Lifeline and are included in the cost of the trip. Food is also included (except during travel.) Your luggage will be limited however laundry service is available.
- Will be staying on a mission compound, with fresh water, food, showers. No smoking.
- There are male and female dorms with bunk beds. Sheets/pillows/towels are provided.
- There are a variety of activities (see team members handbook) we participate in, to include building a basic house (shelter) funded by Medway Church. Due to the nature of missions, we may not know the exact projects we will have until we get there, however, they consider our skill set and assign us appropriately.
- You will need a passport by Oct (could take 6 – 8 weeks to get). Let us know if this is a problem.
- Some shots are required (see team member's handbook). Start early!
There are a limited number of spots for this trip. The first people to turn in a $100 down payment (non-refundable) will get those spots. We can ask for more room but this is not guaranteed. Make checks payable to Medway Church (mark "Haiti Mission" in notes).


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When failure colors your potential
by Christie Browning
It was a common scene in my kitchen... in yours as well I would guess.
A busy night before meant a messy kitchen the next morning. As we hustled to get home from work and school to race off to meetings, the gym and other night-time activities, our kitchen became the dumping ground for lunchboxes, dirty coffee mugs and piled up plates in the sink.
As the next morning began, dishes needed for before-school breakfast were hard to come by. As the realization hit, so did my frustration. It was that feeling of failure... failure that I can't do all things, be all things, manage all things. It was that feeling of frustration that I was the only one who would tackle the kitchen nightmare and the mess would only pile up until I did something about it. And in a second I was feeling overwhelmed.
It was the combination of all these emotions that fueled my passive aggressive comments thrown in the face of my 16-year-old step son. "Well, you don't have a bowl for your cereal because I wasn't home last night to do the dishes, and of course no one else could load the dishwasher. And... I won't be home tonight either so I guess you can plan on not having a cereal bowl clean for tomorrow either!!!"
The nasty spewing of words brought a look to my step-son's face that said it all....I had blown my cool. Later that morning, while juggling a full plate of tasks at the office, I received a text message from my step-son:
"I'm sorry you were upset over the dishes. I was wondering if you wanted to teach me how to use the dishwasher so I can load it for you when you need it."
And then it hits... the guilt. I realized how my frustration impacted him to the point that hours later he texts to offer his help and I replay the scene in my head. Who was that snarling, nasty person spewing over some dirty dishes?? Then the sense of utter failure hits. That morning I shut my office door and collapsed at my desk, so ashamed at my behavior, beating myself up for the failure I felt, and scolding myself for the immature way I behaved.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; the old had gone, the new is here!"
But it can seem that the new isn't here to stay! I don't know about you, but I still fight "the old" each day - old habits, old attitudes, old frustrations, old lies, old emotions... where is the new?
If you continue reading in this passage, you'll see how Paul, the author of this New Testament book of the Bible, was writing about a shift that occurs in our hearts and more importantly, in our potential because of Christ's love and sacrifice for us --
"God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation."
Christ's sacrifice on a cross for us cancels out the sins of you and I. That means our failures, mistakes, bad decisions, blow ups, meltdowns and anything in between... all of that is covered and canceled out if we believe in the blood that was shed by God's Son for you and for me! Our potential isn't tainted or negated because of our failure. In fact, our potential is even greater because of Christ's work for us on the cross.
As the day begins or as your day comes to a close, it's reassuring to know that our shortcomings are not a limitation to what we can do and what we can be. Actually, our failure is colored red in the redeeming love of Christ who died for you and I to realize our potential.


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Duchess will be taking part in the most exciting weekend for jazz in NYC, Winter Jazzfest! We will be playing one long set with Michael Cabe on piano, Noah Garabedian on bass and Jared Schonig on drums. We'd love to see you there.
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ALBANY — Two words seem to be on the minds of many top New York Republicans these days: Governor Rudy.
Rudolph W. Giuliani, since his bracing defeat in the presidential primaries, has kept himself busy as one of Senator John McCain's most active surrogates. But he is also said to be mulling over a political consolation prize: a run for governor in 2010.
A number of state party officials and strategists said the former mayor would almost certainly be the Republican front-runner, so long as Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg does not change his mind and his party affiliation again. Many top Republicans see Mr. Giuliani as the only candidate with the stature and celebrity to reclaim the governor's office and, perhaps more urgently, revive the state party's flagging profile.
Mr. Giuliani has done some of the things one might expect of a potential candidate for governor, including campaigning with two Senate Republicans, Serphin R. Maltese of Queens and Martin J. Golden of Brooklyn, last month.
Joseph N. Mondello, the state party chairman, brought the issue up when he met with Mr. Giuliani over the summer.Continue reading the main story
"He felt flattered, he got a nice smile on his face, but there was no in-depth discussion," Mr. Mondello said. "He was obviously, in my mind, leaving his options open and saying, 'Let's see where this whole thing was going.' He certainly didn't seem disinterested."
One of Mr. Giuliani's longtime advisers, speaking on condition of anonymity so as not to get out in front of the mayor, said, "We had a serious talk about it."
"He's got to see the challenge in running. There has to be a reason for him to run, and a lot of it depends on his wife, and whether she's up for another go," the adviser said. "But I think that Rudy has always resigned himself to a love of public service."
But Anthony V. Carbonetti, a longtime adviser and business partner of Mr. Giuliani's, dismissed as premature any talk of Mr. Giuliani running for governor.
"The only political conversations I've had with Mayor Giuliani recently are about him helping get the McCain-Palin ticket elected," Mr. Carbonetti said. Any other considerations, he said, were "secondary."
And a flurry of reports this year that Mr. Giuliani was planning a political action committee to help New York Republicans appears to not have come to fruition; a spokeswoman said he had not created such a PAC.
State party officials are, for the moment, consumed with a battle to keep control of the State Senate in next month's election and are likely to turn to the subject of the governor's race in earnest after Nov. 4.
"Will I revisit the subject with the Mayor Giuliani? The answer is yes, absolutely," Mr. Mondello said. "I have no intention of letting time get the drop on me."
But several potential obstacles remain.
Should Senator McCain win the presidency, the belief is that Mr. Giuliani would be offered a post in his cabinet. Mr. Giuliani would also have to rebuild his war chest — his campaign fund has more than $3 million in federal debt left over from his presidential run, according to the most recent campaign filings.
There is also the accumulated baggage of Mr. Giuliani's personal life, which hurt him in the presidential race. Then there are business concerns: Mr. Giuliani would have to spend more time away from his consulting business, Giuliani Partners, to run for political office again.
And there is Gov. David A. Paterson, who was largely unknown to many New Yorkers seven months ago, but whom many Republican strategists now see as a viable and even strong incumbent — though one whom they believe Mr. Giuliani could beat.
Mr. Paterson, a Harlem Democrat, had a liberal voting record in his more than two decades in the State Senate, but he has shifted to the right on fiscal issues as governor. He has also been aggressive in building up his campaign funds, and his approval ratings have been high. Still, 2010 is a long way off, and Mr. Paterson may have to preside over a bleak period of prolonged financial distress.
"I look at David Paterson as a formidable opponent," said Congressman Peter T. King, a Long Island Republican who is also considering running for governor. "So far he's doing the right things. He was one of the first out there talking about a budget crisis before it was all over the newspapers. He's an intelligent, decent guy."
Mr. King said he would defer to Mr. Giuliani, should the former mayor decide to run.
"Rudy is a four-star candidate," Mr. King said. "Rudy is a friend, and I supported him for president. If he were in the race, I would support him. It wouldn't make sense to go against Rudy."
Guy V. Molinari, the former Staten Island borough president, said the idea of Mr. Giuliani's running for governor held great appeal for many Republicans.
"Right now, the Republican Party is hurting at all levels of government," he said, adding, "It's critical we have someone strong running for governor, and I can't think of anyone who would be more popular than Giuliani."
After a dismal showing in the 2006 elections, Republicans hold no statewide electoral posts, and Democrats are now within two seats of gaining control of the State Senate, the Republican Party's last statewide power base, in the November elections. Some Republicans are concerned that no candidate besides Mr. Giuliani would do better than John J. Faso, the former assemblyman who lost to Eliot Spitzer in a landslide in 2006.
"He's the guy that could do this," Senator Golden said, adding that "without a doubt" Mr. Giuliani could defeat Mr. Paterson.
Dean G. Skelos, who is the Senate majority leader and, in many ways, the party's de facto leader, said, "Mayor Bloomberg is not interested — he wants to be mayor again — so right now the strongest candidate we have is Rudy Giuliani."
Senator Thomas W. Libous, a Binghamton Republican, said: "Rudy's name is always brought up upstate as a potential candidate."
"I think people like his no-nonsense approach, and certainly we're going through tough times now, and I think he would be well received," Mr. Libous said.
The Paterson administration declined to comment, but Assemblyman Keith L. T. Wright, a Harlem Democrat who has known the governor for decades, said Mr. Paterson could more than hold his own against Mr. Giuliani.
"It would be Luke Skywalker against Darth Vader, and the force would be with our governor," he said. "You've got a guy who was thrust into the spotlight in March of this year, and it seems like he's been doing it since 2006."
"I don't know why Republicans would want Giuliani to run again, because we in New York didn't want him again after his term was finished," he added. "All I can say is, caveat emptor."Continue reading the main story


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Nepal earthquake one month on: People continue to struggle to survive
Kathmandu, May 25: Today Nepal marks its first month anniversary of devastating earthquake that jolted this Himalayan nation on April 25. Thousands of people were killed and severe damage to the property were reported after the earthquake. It was termed as deadliest disaster in more than 80 years in the country.
More than 8,600 people died since the devastating earthquake hit Nepal last month, followed by another on May 12, destroying nearly half a million houses and leaving thousands without food or water.
The afternoon of April 25 brought nightmare for thousands of people across the nation after an earthquake measuring 7.8 on Richter scale jolted it. The epicentre was at the village of Barpak, Gorkha district, and its hypocenter was at a depth of approximately 15 km.
Evidence of earthquake still scattered everywhere in the affected areas in Nepal. Thousands are still camping out in the field due to ongoing aftershocks.
Read More: 1.4 million people victimized by Nepal earthquake need food assistance: UN Posted
Many are struggling to get their life back on the track but their effort has been resulted into vein. More than 20 countries have been involved in the rescue operations, but aid agencies are still struggling to cope and the UN says it has received only around a fifth of the $415 million it needs.
According to government estimate, Nepal needs estimated $7bn, a third of the country's GDP, for reconstruction of the country. It could take years to rebuild the country.
Aid organisations are worried about the possible spread of disease and the risk of further displacement in a country ill-equipped to help those most in need.
There are also concerns that reconstruction could be severely disrupted by the rainy season.
(With inputs from various sources)