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Domingue Architectural Finishes is the result of a rare alchemy. A rich mix of deep experience, knowledge and creativity provides designers with the means to elevate and enrich their projects via timeless, beautiful materials.
Ruth Gay has always had a passion for natural materials that enhance life and grow only more beautiful with age. As proprietor of Houston-based Chateau Domingue, the leading source in the U.S. for monumental antiques and reclaimed materials, she has spent more than 15 years combing Europe for pieces with genuine character and rustic elegance.
In his three decades of practicing the art of architectural finishes Eddy Dankers has established a reputation as a master and an innovator. His most notable and frequent clients are the royal family of Belgium and the internationally-recognized interior designer Axel Vervoodt. Dankers's work with plaster and paint lends depth and beauty to any space, producing interiors that are calm and luminous and exteriors that are humbly elegant.
Dankers's and Gay's shared love of timeless elements make them the perfect partners to introduce to the United States the fine all-natural plaster and paint materials that Dankers has long worked with. As old as time, the plaster, lime wash and mineral paint products work as a system to create surfaces that have natural dignity, pure and honest content, and an incomparable allure.
As proprietor of Houston-based Chateau Domingue, the leading source in the U.S. for monumental antiques and reclaimed materials, Ruth Gay has made dozens of buying pilgrimages to Europe, guided by an appreciation for materials that last and a taste for luxury that is warm, discreet and authentic.
Always ahead of the curve and responsive to her clients, she has recently expanded her offerings with new collections of wood and stone flooring and two new companies: Maison Domingue, a line of handsome bespoke doors made of reclaimed European oak and pine, and Atelier Domingue Architectural Metalcrafts, custom metal frame doors and windows that embody the slim profile, rigor and chic of European design.
With Domingue Architectural Finishes, Gay is both branching out and coming full circle. All-natural surfaces with substance and style are the perfect companions to both traditional settings and contemporary environments. Domingue Architectural Finishes is simply the latest expression of what has always driven Gay: a love in equal measure of quality and beauty.
We are discovering what Europeans have known for centuries…that mineral products are more beautiful and last longer than any other.
Ruth Gay
Eddy Dankers is exceptionally fluent with paint and plaster. For him they are not simply construction or decorative materials but a means of creating a harmonious, rich, and luminous atmosphere.
Descended from a long line of notable painters Dankers has been recognized for his exceptional talent with paint and plaster not only by royalty—as a purveyor for the Royal Family of Belgium—but by globally renowned master of interior design, Axel Vervoordt. For 30 years, in projects around the world, Dankers' artistry has produced the surfaces that lend Vervoordt interiors their distinct depth and soul.
Dankers humbly refers to himself as "an artisan painter" but he is a rare master himself of any and all finishes, an alchemist and artist in one.
Lime paint is the mother of all paint…ancient yet so perfectly appropriate for our time.
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Domingue Architectural Finishes plasters, lime wash and mineral paint deliver unadulterated finishes that have stood the test of time. These beautiful, rich and durable finishes have no synthetic ingredients or chemical additives. In addition to their naturally pure composition, they are earth-friendly in production and application, ensuring the health not only of personal living spaces but of our shared environment.
Slaked lime is the primary ingredient of our lime products. Limestone first goes through a process of calcination whereby pulverized lime is kiln-dried at a high temperature thereby removing moisture and calcium dioxide and resulting in quicklime, a caustic form of lime. To arrive at slaked lime, a form of lime safe to handle, quicklime is slowly rehydrated. The slaking process for our products is seven years, an exceptionally long time in the industry but a period that produces the strongest material that is the base for our lime plasters and lime wash. Slaked lime is a material that wants to, and actually does, return to a state of being limestone. It does so through contact with carbon dioxide and moisture. This process happens slowly but actively. Walls finished with lime materials act as natural air filters as they absorb the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. A limed surface is thus not only a surface superior in its bonding capacity and durability but also in maintaining cleaner air.
Our mineral paints are composed of three natural ingredients: liquid potassium silicate also known as "liquid glass", mineral pigments and water. Together they constitute a paint that, aside from providing excellent coverage due to the density of pigment, penetrates and chemically bonds with the mineral substrate to which it is applied. Because the paint is an integral part of the surface, it will never peel, blister or fade. The breathable weatherproof surface it creates not only sheds water but allows walls to maintain an ideal moisture balance which combined with the high pH value of the minerals inhibits the growth of mold and mildew.
The time we are living in has seen an ever-growing awareness of the toxins in synthetic paint and the damaging effects they have on our environment, beginning with a single room and rippling out in ever wider circles to ultimately encompass our oceans and the very air we breathe. Of the 10,000 chemicals contained in standard household paint, 300 are known toxins. Among the most harmful are volatile organic compounds (VOC). The VOC content of paint is what causes chemicals to linger in our freshly-painted rooms not for days but years and what contributes on a much wider scale, to the destruction of the ozone layer. The character, purity and appearance of our products are unachievable in modern paint. Their integrity is unimpeachable.
Lime Wash & Mineral Paint
The high mineral content accounts for the superior light refraction and luminosity of both products. The binder in each product accounts for the difference between the finishes. The lime putty binder of Lime Wash renders a traditional matte finish that captures the elegant and subtle variations for which Lime Wash has been long prized. Lime Wash is a finish that very gradually softens over time as the lime in the wash surfaces in a barely perceptible bloom.
The binder for Mineral Paint is liquid potassium silicate or "liquid glass", an impressively strong and immutable substance. Because of the strength of its binder, Mineral Paint will not fade, making it especially well-suited to exterior applications (over mineral substrates such as stone, concrete, brick or lime mortar) and applications where the preference is for a uniform rather than aged finish.
Lime Wash and Mineral Paint are simply the healthiest "paint" finishes you can buy. They are both composed of all-natural materials, including mineral pigments that are the colorants for the 55 colors in our palette. They both bond to a substrate through a natural process resulting in a durable, breathable coating. They are both hypoallergenic, non-flammable, and free of odor and VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
+ Are lime wash/mineral paint durable?
In general, Lime Wash and Mineral Paint are durable but they are not "wipeable" like some latex paint, so they should be handled with care. Mineral Paint, due to its "liquid glass" binder, is more durable than Lime Wash, particularly when applied over a natural substrate, such as stone, concrete, brick, or lime mortar. Through a natural chemical process, Mineral Paint permanently bonds to a mineral substrate, thus avoiding the delamination that can occur with synthetic paint.
Both Lime Wash & Mineral Paint finishes can be damaged by nicks and scrapes as well as by abrasives and other harsh cleansers. Whether a wall requires a touchup or a re-coating depends on the extent of the damage and the rendering of the finish. (Touchups disappear more easily in a more visually "active" finish.)
+ How do I care for a lime wash/mineral paint finish?
Just as with standard paint, applying a new coat of the same color is the best way to freshen dirty walls. With Lime Wash & Mineral Paint, the coat can be diluted, thereby increasing the yield from a single bucket (a 20% dilution is recommended). In areas subject to splatters (backsplashes, bathroom areas) or steady contact with water (showers, sinks, counters), we recommend applying a waterproof sealer.
+ Are your products warrantied?
Because our products are all-natural, they have tremendous stability. We are confident that they will perform as promised, provided that they are properly installed. Given the variation in installation environment and installer capabilities, we do not offer a product warranty.
+ Do you offer color matching?
Our range of 55 colors, created for us by color specialist Eve Ashcraft, is a palette unlike any other available in the U.S. All of our colors are derived from natural mineral pigments that lend our painted finishes a richness and luminosity unachievable in standard paint. If livable, natural, beautiful colors are what you are after, we are confident you will find what you are looking for in our palette.
"Color matching" is not an exact science, given the natural ingredients and the handmade process. We can attempt to "match" a color in either or Lime Wash or Mineral Paint, but there is no guarantee. There is a $50 fee to begin the color matching process. Please consult with our technical department for more information on this service.
+ How does your lime wash compare to others on the market?
Lime Wash is a finish well known to Europeans and relatively unfamiliar to Americans. While there are a few other small U.S. companies that offer lime wash, Domingue Architectural Finishes is unique in providing not only a palette of 55 colors created by noted colorist Eve Ashcraft but also a reservoir of deep experience with the materials and their application, thanks to our partner Eddy Dankers, a Belgian artisan painter who has worked all over the world, most notably on projects by the renowned designer Axel Vervoordt.
All true lime wash has slaked lime as a primary ingredient. Our Lime Wash uses lime from a quarry in the Dolomite Mountains of northern Italy that is put through a slaking process of seven years. This is an exceptionally long slaking period in the industry but one that produces the strongest material for our Lime Wash and Lime Plasters, resulting in surfaces superior in their bonding capacity and durability
+ How does your lime wash/mineral paint compare in price to conventional paint?
Lime Wash and Mineral Paint are as different from "regular" paint as apples from oranges. But we realize the need, in budgeting and estimating, for cost comparisons. Our Lime Wash and Mineral Paint are equivalent in price to Farrow & Ball and Fine Paints of Europe. Due to the density of pigment in our products, they achieve very good coverage. Note also that Lime Wash is a 100% dilutable product. Depending on desired finish, it can be applied anywhere from full-strength to highly-diluted to a glaze.
A five-liter container of Lime Wash which covers +/- 430 sq. ft. costs $130. A five-liter container of Mineral Paint which covers +/- 650 sq. ft. costs $120.
Orders & Special Requests
+ What is your lead time for in-stock items?
Our standard lead time for in-stock products, including Lime Wash and Mineral Paint in the 55 colors, is three business days (excluding shipping).
+ What is your lead time for special orders?
Our standard lead time for special order products, air-freighted from our supplier(s), is 10-20 business days, depending on the scope of the order. For items not in stock and for exceptionally large orders, shipped via sea freight, lead time is 8-12 weeks. Expedited shipping may be possible. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
+ How can I sample the colors of Lime Wash and Mineral Paint?
Our small (4"x6") hand-painted chips are available in all 55 colors, in Mineral Paint. If clients would like a bigger sample, we have found that large (8.5"x 11") hand-painted sheets offer an accurate representation of both the color and finish of the Lime Wash and Mineral Paint. The sample sheets provide the flexibility of examining colors in different parts of the room and in different light. Each large sample is finished with two coats of Mineral Paint or Lime Wash.
In most cases, Lime Wash and Mineral Paint require a first coat of Bonding Primer prior to the application of the wash. If you would like your installer to test the actual materials, please let us know and we can arrange to send you the Mineralized Primer and Lime Wash and/or Mineral Paint. (Please note that non-mineral substrates such as wallboard MUST be coated with Bonding Primer before Lime Wash or Mineral Pint is applied in order to achieve an accurate color sample.)
Our small (4"x6") chips are a stocked item. Order processing typically takes one–two days (excluding shipping).
Our large samples (8.5"x11") are made to order. They are finished with two coats of Lime Wash or Mineral Paint. Due to the natural mineral nature of our products, they require proper drying time between coats. Rushing the process may compromise the sample. Our lead time for large samples is three business days (excluding shipping).
+ how do i order samples?
If your primary concern is a color determination, we recommend ordering our hand-painted color chips. These are 4"x6" chips that have been finished with two coats of Lime Wash or Mineral Paint.
If your primary interest is in testing the materials themselves, we can supply a Lime Wash or Mineral Paint Sample kit. Each kit contains a 0.5L Paint + required Bonding Primer.
Alternatively, we offer 1-liter containers of the Bonding Primer and color/s of the Lime Wash and Mineral Paint. Cost can vary slightly, depending on color selection.
You can download a detailed product and samples price list here.
To order please contact Domingue Finishes:
Phone: (713) 961 5270 Email: email@example.com
History of Paint
Domingue Architectural Finishes are all-natural products that stray little from the original early formulations for plaster and paint. For testament to the beauty and durability of such products one need look no further than the Pont du Gard aqueduct built with lime mortar by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. or to Renaissance Palladian villas plastered with lime and embellished with frescoes or to 19th century buildings in Switzerland and Germany painted with mineral paint that is as vibrant today as when it was applied.
The staying power of these examples speaks for itself but the why of it is worth understanding. If the 20th century was about scientific discoveries trumping time-honored ways, with the synthetic replacing the natural, the 21st is about rediscovering the materials and methods of old. What we now call natural foods used to be known simply as food, before chemicals and technology intervened. For millennia, paint was similarly straightforward, a simple mixture of three things—a binder, pigments, and a solvent (often water)—all of them natural ingredients. As recently as the first half of the 20th century, no homeowner painted his own house; he or she hired a painter who was skilled at mixing the ingredients to arrive at the right color and viscosity. In other words, all paint was custom.
The 1950s saw the introduction of the first synthetic petrochemical paint which, during the postwar building boom, swept the old ways aside and took hold of the market so firmly that, especially in the United States, it has never lost its grip. The development of synthetic paints and pigments put painting in the hands of the do-it-yourselfer for the first time. Our optimism and faith in science carried these products forward unchallenged for decades. Modern paint ingredients are designed to make painting a fast, easy endeavor by creating essentially a uniform plastic coating that applies easily, covers well and dries quickly. What such a coating cannot do is breathe. Painting a house in modern commercial paint is akin to dipping a body in wax; in both cases, the coating seals off air, causing suffocation.
With Domingue Architectural Finishes we are circling back to the origins of paint and embracing the profoundly beneficial characteristics of the natural ingredients that are the sole ingredients of our products.


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At a press conference open exclusively to Fox News, Breitbart, and the Federalist, Donald Trump rolled out his vice presidential pick: a lump of pasty white flesh with a small, angry penis dangling off of it. "This pile of white flesh with penis is what this campaign is all about, and has a long record of supporting American values."
This penis-wielding bulge of Caucasian blubber in some ways balances the ticket, offering a long history of public service. As Trump himself noted, "Strange lumpy piles of white flesh with penises have long been a dominant voice in Congress, and it's time we brought that governing experience into the White House. In fact, for most Americans, Congress is synonymous with a useless pile of white, phallus-bearing meat."
The pick was met with widespread approval from Trump's base. Brett Daniels, a welder of Galveston, TX, stated, "I see a lot of myself in that shapeless pile of white flesh. His penis even looks like mine!"
Most pundits failed to predict Trump's choice however, as Trump had paraded a number of similar candidates as potential choices. "I'm a political commentator, not a psychic. You can't honestly expect me to distinguish Chris Christie from any other disgusting blob of pink penisey meat."
After the announcement, the nation's journalists immediately began delving into the inevitable question: was this splotchy mass of skin and sinew's penis bigger than Trump's? Donald immediately assured us, "His penis, it's vestigial. He uses it to breathe. Now, I've had little Don described by total tens as 'a breath of fresh air,' but it's clear who is better off in the dongage department."
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Today I kicked off with my winter season with a quick route up on Bidean Nam Bian West Top. Jamie B and I went in for a look as it's a high crag so we thought it would be ideal. We looked at a couple of different route but the didn't look in so we climbed The Gash which felt about IV,4. It was a pleasant climb but could have done with a little bit more of a freeze/thaw cycle. We came down Hourglass Gully (I). Other teams were on Crypt Route.


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Richmond Burton (American, born 1960), Zone, 1995. Oil on linen, 84 x 120 inches. Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill, N.Y., Gift of The Broad Art Foundation, 2012.11.1.
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s new exhibition, Parrish Perspectives: New Works in Context, showcases more than 70 works from the more than 300 acquisitions added to the Museums collection since the opening of the Water Mill building in 2012. The exhibition, on view from March 12 through April 23, 2017, features paintings, sculpture, and works on paper dating from 1925 to 2016 by established collection artists as well artists new to the collection within the last four and a half years. On Friday, March 24, 6 pm, Alicia Longwell, the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chief Curator, Art and Education, will discuss the exhibitionsartists and themes in the program The Curators View.
Parrish Perspectives:New Works in Context reflects the curatorial decision-making involved in the process of building a collection, and demonstrates the Museums commitment to bringing together works that enhance the appreciation of art and the artists practice, said Longwell. It also reveals the generosity of the many donors who understand the value of making great art available to the community.
Parrish Perspectives is a series of concentrated exhibitions that offers the Museum opportunities to respond spontaneously and directly to unique ways of thinking about art, artists, and the creative process. The current iteration reveals the depth and breadth of new acquisitions to the Museum within the context of its ever-growing collection of more than 3,000 works dating from 1833 to today. New Works in Context is organized into four themes: Representing Abstraction, Humor and Irony, Horizon Lines, and Face to Face.
Representing Abstractionreveals the ways in which artists explore how the physical and philosophical universe is perceived. Several artists find the source of abstraction in nature, as in Sheila Ishams Cosmic Flight, 1987, where abstract forms reference the spiritual power of birds on the wing. In Untitled (Daffodil Series), 2002, Peter Dayton turns a stock image of a flower into a broadly graphic work through geometric repetition.Ati Maier begins with an abstract grid for More, 2004, adding layers of imagery that weave together like an organically growing puzzle. The use of photographs as an abstraction of the three-dimensional world is a starting point for paintings by Howard Kanovitz, Malcolm Morley, and Bob Knox, who creates what he calls non-fiction painting. Knoxs Jitterbug, 2007, is a nighttime scene of New York, abstracted by multiple passes through a Xerox machine until it becomes a romantic but virtually unrecognizable tribute to the city. As early practitioners of Abstract Expressionism, James Brooks, Friedel Dzubas, and Theodoros Stamos bring a geometry and lyricism to their work.
Humor and Irony conveys dry wit, absurdity, dark humor, and the dichotomy that can exist in a single work. Elie Nadelmans series of small plaster figurines, all female, combine the whimsy of a Kewpie doll with the grandeur of mythological goddesses. Untitled (Male Figure), 1974, by sculptor Bill King likewise evokes the ancient and the modern, demonstrating that satire and streamlining could coexist. Ry Rocklens visual puns become a non-verbal comedic performance in 10,000 Year Wait, 2005, where a chair (crafted of Styrofoam) is magically supported by wineglasses holding each leg. R.M. Fischers Strawberry Shortcake, 1982, is at once pure sculpture and decorative object: a futuristic lamp made from metal rods, brass knobs, and everyday objects like colanders and cooking pots. John Wesleys Panoply, 1971, takes a penetrating look at WWI through the graphic clarity of silkscreen prints and the wry humor of the images themselves, with titles such as Priscilla the Hun and Shoot Him, Cecil.
Face to Face reveals the artists interpretation of portraits, from Till Freiwalds realistic, monumentally-scaled watercolors of faces to Joe Zuckers use of meaningful personal icons such as a martini glass and a catto create character portraits in The Ravenswood Series, 1988. In Joe Figs portraits, fellow artists Dana Schutz and Michael Goldberg are likewise defined by the symbols that represent them: namely, the tools of their craft. Photographic portraits of children on the brink of adolescence by Tina Barney, Adam Bartos, and Lindsay Morris point out shared human experiences rather than differences. Drawings by Tim Gardner, Elizabeth Peyton, Paul P., and Lucy Winton take up teenage angst. In Untitled (Grade 10), 2004, Gardner explores the pictorail conventions of portrait-making, meticulously recreating his high school yearbook picture in pastel.
Horizon Lines entertains a subject that has long occupied the creative imagination of artists working in all media, whether as a quick study of the sea and the sky, a detailed imagining of the intersection of man and nature, or a long engagement with the notion of photographic documentation freezing a moment in time. James Brittons lyrical studies of water and sky from 1925 convey the immediacy of his rapidly sketched plein-air investigations. In Near Midnight, 2010, Jane Wilson concerns herself with what is above the horizon linethe air that is alive with possibilities resulting from capricious coastal weather patterns. Renate Aller has used a camera to explore the Atlantic Ocean from one vantage point over a number of years, recording the sameness and difference over time, as evidenced by the precise title of her work, Ocean | Desert # 60, Atlantic Ocean, November 2013, 2013 .
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Eagle Farm Engagement Shoot
This was the first shoot that Ive done since we had out little boy, Charlie, two weeks ago. Jess got to stay at home being mumma, and I got to go to work and bring home the bacon, like a real man.... .... so I got to hang out with Emma & Brett at Eagle Farm Racecourse, to do their engagement shoot, and make some images for their save the dates. Fun! ~ Steve


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Ouch, I feel for you - also because I know how the road looks from very up close, too. Search online for "handen centrum" (as you're Dutch, too) for some extra advice on your treatment, when in doubt. I wish I did, I've felt a little bit left on my own by the medics in the longer run, and this injury really takes time. My RH-middle-finger hasn't come straight entirely, and I've lost some 10/15% of my "top speed" in arpeggios, but I'm grateful anyway being able to play quite well with it again. Anyway, you've probably read my earlier post in this thread.Pede wrote:Thanks for this topic. Unfortunately I have a "mallet finger" now, my left hand pinky.
I had a bikeaccident for 4 weeks ago.
Lets hope it will recover completely. I decided to continue practising right hand the coming weeks.
Is it still an issue for your playing today Bertran? I hope not.
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Rogers and his deputy Richard Ledgett, who was present for the call, were taken aback. Afterward, Ledgett wrote a memo about the conversation and Trump's request. He and Rogers signed it and stashed it in a safe. Ledgett said it was the "most unusual thing he had experienced in 40 years of government service."
Trump's outreach to Rogers, who retired last year, and other top intelligence officials stands in sharp contrast to his public, combative stance toward his intelligence agencies. At the time of the call, Trump was just some 60 days into his presidency, but he already had managed to alienate large parts of the intelligence apparatus with comments denigrating the profession.
Since then, Trump only has dug in. He said at a news conference in Helsinki after his 2017 summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin that he gave weight to Putin's denial that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, despite the firm conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies that it had. "I don't see any reason why it would be" Russia, Trump said. And earlier this year, Trump called national security assessments "naive," tweeting "perhaps intelligence should go back to school."
Yet in moments of concern as Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election got underway, Trump turned to his spy chiefs for help. The phone call to Rogers on March 26, 2017, came only weeks after then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions had angered Trump by stepping aside from the investigation. James Comey, the FBI director who would be fired that May, had just told Congress that the FBI was not only investigating Russian meddling in the election, but also possible links or coordination between Moscow and the Trump campaign.
The call to Rogers and others like it were uncovered by Mueller as he investigated possible obstruction. In his 448-page report released Thursday, Mueller concluded that while Trump attempted to seize control of the Russia investigation and bring it to a halt, the president was ultimately thwarted by those around him.
The special counsel said the evidence did not establish that Trump asked or directed intelligence officials to "stop or interfere with the FBI's Russia investigation." The requests to those officials, Mueller said, "were not interpreted by the officials who received them as directives to improperly interfere with the investigation."
During the call to Rogers, the president "expressed frustration with the Russia investigation, saying that it made relations with the Russians difficult," according to the report. Trump said news stories linking him with Russia were not true and he asked Rogers "if he could do anything to refute the stories." Even though Rogers signed the memo about the conversation and put it in a safe, he told investigators he did not think Trump was giving him an order.
Trump made a number of similar requests of other top intelligence officials. On March 22, 2017, Trump asked then-CIA Director Mike Pompeo and National Intelligence Director Dan Coats to stay behind after a meeting at the White House to ask if the men could "say publicly that no link existed between him and Russia," the report said.
In two other instances, the president began meetings to discuss sensitive intelligence matters by stating he hoped a media statement could be issued saying there was no collusion with Russia. After Trump repeatedly brought up the Russia investigation with his national intelligence director, "Coats said he finally told the President that Coats's job was to provide intelligence and not get involved in investigations," the report said.
Pompeo recalled that Trump regularly urged officials to get the word out that he had not done anything wrong related to Russia. But Pompeo, now secretary of state, said he had no recollection of being asked to stay behind after the March 22 meeting, according to the report.
Coats told Mueller's investigators that Trump never asked him to speak with Comey about the FBI investigation. But other employees within Coats' office had different recollections of how Coats described the meeting immediately after it occurred.
According to the report, senior staffer Michael Dempsey "said that Coats described the president's comments as falling 'somewhere between musing about hating the investigation' and wanting Coats to 'do something to stop it.' Dempsey said Coats made it clear that he would not get involved with an ongoing FBI investigation."
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What's the story?On the heels of Braun Strowman brutalising the entire Raw roster on last week's edition of WWE's flagship show, Kurt Angle took to Twitter and granted Kalisto his wish for a Dumpster match against the Monster Among Men.
Monsters have weaknesses Braun, you are no monster. I challenge you to a dumpster match. Then I'll reveal the kind of monster trash you are.
In case you didn't know…Braun Strowman showcased his wrath last week on Raw and went on a demolition drive backstage as he took out R-Truth and Goldust before throwing a powerless Kalisto into a dumpster. This has surely enraged Kalisto, whose arrival on Raw hasn't panned out exactly how he envisioned.
The former United States Champion will be looking for retribution for being treated like trash, however, it is highly unlikely that he will get what he wishes.
On a side note, the last Dumpster match took place in 1998 at WrestleMania 15 between Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie and The New Age Outlaws (who lost the titles) for the Tag Team Championship:
The heart of the matterStrowman is the hottest thing in all of WWE at the moment. His match against Big Show last week – that ended in an epic ring break – has further accelerated his star power as he prepares to face Roman Reigns at Payback.Reigns has been on the shelf as a result of an insane beatdown at the hands of the former Wyatt Family member and the Samoan Superman is expected to be back for the coming episode of Raw. The Dumpster match booked by Angle could be a setup for Reigns' return.


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Once upon a time, during a conversation in December, amidst all the holiday temptations and treats, somebody said it was so hard to take care of themselves because "it's that time of year."
A wise sage in the same conversation piped up and replied: "It's always 'that time of year.'"
Thank you, O Wise Sage, for speaking the truth.
It's always that time of year. It's always a holiday or a birthday or a work deadline, or you didn't sleep well last night or you didn't wake up well because it's pitch black outside in Seattle until 9 a.m. in the winter. Or it's the NFL championships and suddenly your Seahawks are right in the middle of it and eating that big soft pretzel at the sports bar will definitely help Russell Wilson with his completion percentages. There is always time to say it's "that time" of year.
In other words, a time to let workouts go by the wayside.
Not this year. Not in 2014.
It was easy to think up the #every48 campaign when it was January 1, a sunny Wednesday in Portland, Oregon where we got away for a few days. It was easy to get moving the rest of the week while everyone else was still sleeping off the holiday food coma. Then we hit January 6, the first working Monday of the New Year, and suddenly it felt like "that time of year" all over again.
Here is my pledge and my promise to you, and to all the wise sages around us.
By blogging this effort, I hope to create momentum around your intentions too. All of us together. Exercising hard – hard enough that you notice your heart is beating faster than it does at rest, hard enough that saying more than a sentence at once is difficult – for about an hour, every other day (or so) is a really, really good thing to do for our long-term physical health. Not to mention our short-term mental health. Every time I get out to move my body, I get a new idea about a writing or consulting project – or a great opener for a new keynote talk – or an insight into a difficult situation – or some great scenery. (Try running across a bridge with a fabulous view of Mt. Rainier – something I can do regularly. As long as, ahem, I actually get out the door to do the workout.)
So there you go. It's always "that time of year." Time to take those 60 minutes every other day and log a workout, and then get back to the grind refreshed and positive, no matter how many grumpy folks, work deadlines, bad sleeping nights, or stressful football games surround you.
Yesterday: An active rest day. I took a one-hour yoga class at my gym for a good stretch and meditation. Have you guessed yet that yesterday was "not perfect"? Yup. Got the class in anyway.


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The BBC reports that another 131 free schools have been approved to open in England, creating about 69,000 places.
All new state schools are now opened under the free school scheme – which can be run by academy trusts, parents or community organisations.
The Education Secretary Justine Greening said they would help to "give parents more choices".
The biggest number of these new schools will be in the south east, with more than 15,000 places in 27 schools, followed by almost 10,000 extra places in London in 18 schools, and 9,000 places in 12 schools in the west Midlands. And there will also be 4,000 places created in schools for special needs pupils.
Earlier this month the government allocated £980m for 600,000 extra school places up to 2021, including those in the free school programme, drawing on funding announced from the 2015 spending review.
Toby Young, director of the New Schools Network which promotes the setting up of free schools, said: "With 800 either opened or approved to open, providing 400,000 places when full, free schools are now a permanent part of England's educational landscape."
But Labour's shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, criticised this development, saying: "The free schools programme has been proven to be an enormously expensive and inefficient way to create school places."
Education Secretary Justine Greening said the new schools would "give us the school places we need for the future, and they also give parents more choices to find a great school place in their area that's right for their child".
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Sky Q May 2018 Update - Major Changes & More to Come!/
Sky Q the Ultra HD service from the UK broadcaster has just received a major software update, with many new features and the addition of extra applications. It may well be time to dip your toe into the the world of premium 4K content.
Having launched almost 2 years ago there have not been many software updates of this magnitude, the changes include TV Guide tweaks, the addition of Spotify and the announcement of Netflix coming soon.
We have produced two videos one a short overview, the other more detailed which shows explains and demonstrates the changes the second video also goes into detail as to what we would like to see different on the next round of software updates.


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Picture Perfect
"A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away" ― Eudora Welty
Eudora was a pretty smart lady and if she was around now, no doubt one of the places she would of been snap happy in is Dubrovnik. With it's clear waters, picturesque alleyways, medieval walls and scars from history it is quite easy to fill up your memory card without realising (trust us, we've done it!).
For great panoramic shots of the walled city, head up to Srd Hill where on a clear day you can see out to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the mountain range. Whilst up here you can see how close Lopud Island is to the city and with a big enough zoom you can probably see all the peacocks that just stroll around on it! You have two options to get up here. Either walk or take the cable car. The cable car is inexpensive and perhaps the best way to experience the hill is taking the cable car up and walk down. Just make sure you have some water with you!
"If you want to see paradise on earth, come to Dubrovnik" – George Bernard Shaw
We have been to Dubrovnik many times before and we can testify to how George Bernard Shaw so beautifully described this 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. From just walking along the Stradun, up the steep old alley stairs and across the medieval walls watching life past by, this really is a paradise. Even if you don't fancy the walk, the beach is there to relax on and kayaks are available to rent to see the city from the water.
"You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved" - Ansel Adams
This place is more than just the Kings Landing. It is more beautiful than you have seen in the magazines and television. Do justice to your memories and camera and join us on the Adriatic Images experience and enjoy a 5 or 7 night stay in the Radisson hotel with a professional photographer taking you out and showing you all the best bits of the city and teaching you how to make the most out of the camera you have. Read more about this experience here.
If you want to visit Dubrovnik but want something a bit different, then see what else we offer in Croatia here.
As always, if you have any questions about travelling the area, then drop us an email or message us on social media!


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Aspö Writing Lab London 2017
Aspö Writing Lab heads to the vibrating backstreets of Shoreditch, London. Our goal: Stronger screenplays enriched by diversity.
We are exited once again to collaborate with award winning professor, screenwriting coach and Wift member Marilyn Horowitz, New York, director Zanyar Adami & actors, and many more of the best creative minds in the industry. Join us June 19 - 21st 2017!
What you get
- Have your scene performed live by a director and actors
- Explore what happens to a scene when stereotypes are changed
- Have the option to get your scene filmed (see below)
- Discover how producers, directors and actors read your screenplay
- Learn more about the craft of screenwriting, by watching and discussing the scenes performed
- Network with the others in your industry
Your scene performed live!
Have your scene performed live by actors and overseen by a professional director. Get valuable feedback that will help you to improve not only your scene, but the rest of your screenplay. You can also have your scene recorded.
What a producer wants (and doesn't want!) in a screenplay - and why diversity matters
Meet producers and screenwriting gurus from Sweden, New York and London who will discuss what producers want and don't want in a screenplay, and the importance of diversity. A unique opportunity to explore the craft of screenplays with some of the best minds in the industry.
We watch and analyze film, and work in progress and finished short films by Aspö Writing Lab delegates.
Monday June 19th (12-10pm) Drop in brunch from 10 – 12 am
- Coffee/Lunch
- Welcome & introduction
- Writing Class I – Plot & premise question
- Scenes performed by Zanyar & actors
- Mingle & networking
Tuesday June 20th (9am-10pm)
- Coffee /Lunch
- Writing Class II – Turning points
- Scenes performed by Zanyar & actors
- Creative storytelling
- Film Jam
Wednesday June 21st (9am-4pm)
- Coffee/Lunch
- Writing Class III – Character
- Stereotypes vs diversity – see it from the actors
- What a producer wants (and don't want!) in a screenplay
- How to sell your screenplay - UK vs SWE Filmindustry
- What have we learnt?
Aspö Writing Lab London is produced in collaboration with Women in Film and Television (WIFT).
How to apply
Your application should include:
- A key scene from your screenplay (3-4 minutes). Max 5 actors (the screenplay doesn't need to be finished, only the scene).
- A few words about yourself and why you'd like to join Aspö WritingLab in London
Send your key scene as a pdf to: email@example.com
Limited number of places. If your application has been accepted you will be given information by June 1.
Apply here or use the email address above to send in your application.
Aspö Writing Lab London
A three day Writing Lab
June 19 - 21th, 2017
Once your application has been accepted you will recieve information how to pay for the class. You can then secure your place by paying the class fee.
- Class fee: 250 UK pound + VAT
- Film fee: 50 UK pound + VAT per filmed scene.
- Included: Writing Lab + lunch/coffee breaks
- NOT included: Travel + accomodation
- Option: We are looking for a larger apartment for sharing of accommodation. Contact us if you are interested!
- Free screenplay feedback in private consultation with Birgitta Liljedahl/Marilyn Horowitz
If you have any questions concerning this class, please contact Birgitta Liljedahl: email@example.com


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Pouring with Delight - Monarch Methods
Having a great goose neck kettle when brewing coffee is essential. I consider it to be the equivalent of a great espresso coffee machine for baristas. I first stumbled across Monarch Methods a while back, when I was starting to really experiment with different brewing methods. Like the majority of us, I started pouring with the Hario Buono Coffee Drip Kettle before I saw the Monarch kettle. Its design is truly amazing and the craftsmanship is brilliant. What really stood out to me was the superior control you have when you are pouring.
Monarch Methods provides quality coffee brewing equipment, designed and made by Chris Chekan in Toronto, Canada. As the former head of innovation at Pilot Coffee Roasters in Toronto and recognized as the 2014 Micro Roaster of the Year, Chris values a good cup of coffee. With a background in instrument-making and industrial design, Chris has refined classic brew methods through carefully re-designed pour over equipment. Monarch is proudly Canadian. All of their products are crafted in Toronto.
Check out this video to get an insight.
About Monarch kettles:
The Monarch kettle is a handmade pouring vessel that uses preheated water for brewing various methods of filter coffee. The features of a standard gooseneck kettle have been tailored to bring efficiency and precision to the brew method. The result speaks for itself: better coffee through control, consistency and ease of use when brewing.
- Handleless Grip - increases control of direction, rate and volume of pour.
- Reduced Diameter Gooseneck - limits flow rate. Easily pour from a single drop to 1200ml/min.
- Recessed Thermoport - for optional use with a thermometer. Monitor brew water temperature in real time. Fits probes up to 0.1875" (a thermometer is not included).
- Exact Volume - ensures consistent water dose with every brew, eliminating the need for scales when brewing.
- Temperature Stability - more than a pound of copper in every kettle, well insulated with thick cork, maintains the water temperature throughout brewing.
- Cork Insulation - laser cut and custom dyed, it keeps the heat in and your hand cool. Has a removable clasp for easy cleaning.
- Recessed Lid with Concrete Handle - slim, solid and low profile, the lid features laser cut copper and cast concrete for a clean and classic look.
My thoughts:
I love mine to pieces.
You can go the the Monarch Method website to check out some cool new stuff and the amazing kettle.


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It's official The Mariners have appointed Allen Stajcic for the next three years, meaning he'll stick around til at least the end of the 2021/2022 season.
Stajcic isn't on the coast at the moment, he's getting straight into business in Europe at the moment meeting and watching potential players.
He took over with six weeks remaining in the season, after Mike Mulvey was sacked and since then the Yellow and Navy have taken away two wins.
The wooden spooners will be hoping for a fresh start with their new coach at the end of this year.


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It has been a while since I tapped it out blog style – I hope January hasn't been as long for you as it has been for us!
We can finally say we have officially started our IVF journey!!
Let me rewind back to November…
Since my last post and our first appointment we received our IVF pack through the post (A LOT OF PAPER) along with a letter that said "please call us on the first day of your November cycle". *FYI – first day of your period* I was bouncing off the walls because it was the 22nd of November and I knew my December cycle would be due to start. I started running through all the cute Christmassy ways to announce the start of our journey.
So, I phoned the Assisted Conception Unit and spoke to the team who said that we had "definitely missed the cycle but let's have a look at when we can get you in". Patiently, (while walking from room to room) I waited for the girl to come back and confirm my first appointment and when she did my bubble burst! We couldn't start now until after New Year! Most of the unit was closed over Christmas and they only had enough staff to support people who had already begun their journey.
I had a cry baby day and ordered take away!
On the bright side, we could relax and enjoy our last Christmas just the two of us. So we chased the blues away and spent some time with our families and brought in New Year with our friends house party style.
Of course, I was watching my cycle app like a hawk and counting down the days to the first cycle of 2018! My cycle is so irregular! I was convinced it would come early, it is never on time, late or early but never on time – until this month BANG on the dot!
I had been waiting and waiting all day to phone the unit again, got home and I could finally phone (you know, cause it had started…). I definitely phoned within the same minute, the woman on the other end of the phone actually sounded shocked when I answered her question "When did your cycle start?" and I said "Hmmm, within the last hour I think…".
We got our appointment and I phoned Fraser as he was still at work and waited eagerly to see his name pop up on my phone and burst with excitement to tell him our appointment was that Monday!
I could barely sleep on Sunday because I was planning the nursery colour scheme, coming home outfits, announcements – you name it, I've planned it!
Monday came and we attended the appointment, we had read the schedule we had been sent so we were pretty clued up on how it was all going to work. I would have a scan, start the hormone injections for 5 days, go for a scan, start the hormone nasal spray or more injections, around a week later they would take my eggs and make a baby!
I had my scan and it appears a cyst has grown on my left ovary and it was around 5cm in size. We have been told it is nothing to worry about and that it can go away on its own. However, because we are ready to start treatment we need to shrink it before we move forward to give us the best chance.
They have changed our treatment slightly, so I am now on a hormone that reduces the female hormone in your body in the hope to shrink the cyst. I take a nasal spray 4 times a day for 2 weeks and then we pop back up for another scan with the hope that it has shrunk! If not, we will be looking to have it removed.
All going to plan we will start the hormone injections in 2 weeks time and be on our way again!
Until then I am keeping it cool and snorting my hormone!


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As homeschoolers, the concept of socialization comes up often. I know I have been asked countless times about how my kids could ever possibly make friends and even interact out in the "normal world" if we kept them home. For most of us this is, well, just a bunch of hooey! The most social and emotionally balanced kids I know are the homeschoolers we have in our community.
This blog post isn't supposed to be going into all that. There are tons of other posts on this subject and, while it is a valid topic that should be discussed, I really want to give you all a tip on how to help your kids, and even yourself, handle social situations with ease―even the introverts!
My middle daughter was born with the travel bug. She wanted to see the world from a very young age. At 7, Pompeii was her travel dream of choice and it was at the top of a very long list. At 11, she received her first invitation to participate in the People to People program. She was sure it was destiny and needless to say, 9 months and some serious fundraising later, she embarked on a plane to Australia for a two-and-a-half-week trip. Yep, she was 11 years old boarding that plane with her teddy bear sticking out of her backpack without even a glance back. Over those 2+ weeks we received one, yes just one, brief phone message from her. She was born to travel it seems!
This group she traveled with consisted of 40 kids and 4 teachers/guides, as well as the guides added at the other end. Before the trip, we had monthly meetings so she had multiple opportunities to meet the other kids before they left. It was interesting though. Of all of the kids on the trip, she was the most engaging and friendly. Yes, the one homeschooler. Not really a surprise…
Here is the mindset tip that made all of this relatively easy for her. Someone before the trip had a short conversation with her about how the feelings she was having of shyness, fear, nervousness, etc. were also the feelings of most of the other kids in her group. When she walked into those meetings, or the airport, or any of those potentially uneasy situations, she should look at it as an opportunity to be the hostess. If she spent her time walking around the room meeting and greeting and making sure everyone was OK, she wouldn't have time to be nervous. And that is exactly what she did. More than that, because she applied that one tip, she quickly became friends with everyone! By the time they boarded the airplane, she was the one kid everyone felt comfortable talking to.
Not only did this tip make that trip great, it has developed into a skill that has been incredibly useful in many areas of her life. Anytime she was being introduced into a new group of kids, other travel experiences, her first job, etc. applying this simple skill became a standard go-to tool for her and it has changed her life.
Next time your kids are going out into a new group of people, remind them that the others there are equally as nervous and they have the opportunity to become an unofficial assistant host or hostess. It might just be the perfect way to help everyone relax and become friends!


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CFF 2017 Staff and Volunteers
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Lauren T. Mack and Charlotte Pines
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Chattanooga's UNDAGROUND
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Opening Night 2017
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Local artist Alecia Buckles
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Eldon Bus Lounge
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Local illustrator Tara Hamilton
Showcasing her zines, pins, and comics in the vendor tent
Michael Rubenstone
director of On The Sly, featured at CFF 2017
The Patron Saint of CFF, Joe Bob Briggs
Daniel Noah
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With Spectre just arriving in UK cinemas, we asked some of our friends to write about their favourite 007 soundtracks...
"I am, probably somewhat controversially given the nature of this article, not a huge Bond score fan; they've just never really clicked with me. What I do love, however, is a good Bond theme and so I shall proceed to wax lyrical on how Garbage's barnstorming 'The World Is Not Enough' is quite possibly the best Bond theme not sung by Dame Shirley Bassey. No, there's another Shirley at the front of this one (who I also think should be a dame, but that's for a different time). Why 'The World Is Not Enough' succeeds is it manages to be both classic and contemporary at the same time, bringing a new grunge sensibility into what largely functions as a traditional Bond ballad. Manson's vocals are the strongest element of the song, strikingly dark and atmospheric, whilst the musical arrangement behind is suitably powerful. It's easily one of the best Bond themes ever, certainly so in recent years. It also happens to be an excellent song to bellow out as you're driving along, as all Bond themes should be."
"With its seamless blend of disco-inspired synths and lush, sweeping melodies, Marvin Hamlisch's score for The Spy Who Loved Me strikes a perfect balance between John Barry-esque grandeur and self-aware, tongue-in-cheek joviality. Complimenting Moore's Bond better than any soundtrack has since, it's supported by Carly Simon's blistering theme song, which needs little introduction. Frequently imitated though never bettered, Thom Yorke is on record as deeming it "the sexiest song that was ever written," and even Alan Partridge's infamous mauling of Simon's dulcet tones can't detract from the fact that 'Nobody Does It Better' remains a defining Bond anthem nearly four decades later. It's no mistake that Carole Bayer-Sager titled it so. It's perfect on every conceivable level."
"When Sean Connery left the 007 franchise after You Only Live Twice, Eon Productions put a lot of effort into selling the notion that the ROLE was bigger than the actor. They took great pains to assure ticket-buying audiences that this was in fact the same character they loved, despite a new face playing the role. This was the franchise on a precipice, and they were choosing their strategy carefully. Given that playing out in the background, what composer John Barry did with On Her Majesty's Secret Service was kind of brilliant, and wholly subversive: he kind of gave George Lazenby's 007 a new piece of theme music. In the instant after director Peter Hunt ribs producers' efforts by having Lazenby look directly into the camera and say "This never happened to the other fella," Barry's title theme kicks in, and it's a purposeful, driven piece of music that is absolutely announcing the arrival of a new 007. Aside from the classic James Bond theme, it's perhaps the only Bond title music that can double as an action cue (as evidenced by its effective use in OHMSS' ski chase). And I daresay it's a more versatile, evergreen piece of music than the series' iconic theme (as evidenced by its appearance in the latest SPECTRE trailer). Subtly giving the new 007 his own unofficial signature theme was such a great idea that David Arnold did much the same thing in Casino Royale, swapping out a rather OHMSS-esque cue in place of the Bond theme for the duration of the film."
"I also have a soft spot for Live And Let Die if we're talking songs, as it's the first Bond I was able to watch over and over, courtesy of it being the one my dad taped off ITV. But when it comes to the Bond scores, I guess the first I played to death was Eric Serra's GoldenEye. I can't, in hindsight, declare it to be the best Bond score, but it was one I had access to. Furthermore, it came at a turning point, I think, for film scores, where orchestrals were more important than shoehorning in a song. That's why I always have a soft spot for it."
"Favourite Bond score…. now there's a tough one. Having grown up with Sir Roger as the 007 of my generation I, naturally, have quite an affinity with the music from those pictures; as a result, several cues from Moonraker, A View to a Kill, and Live and Let Die instantly spring to mind when I recall the music of James Bond (this being said, I also have a great fondness for the work that David Arnold produced during his tenure as the 'go to' Bond composer). However, if I was only allowed one Bond soundtrack on my playlist, it would have to be The Living Daylights – for me, this music has everything we'd expect from a Bond score; a wonderfully memorable 'love theme', sassy and dynamic music for the action sequences (as opposed to the slightly more 'urbane' and laid-back approach of the previous few years), screaming trumpet lines, music which enhances the scope of the spectacular locations and photography, and a beautiful, pin-drop, recording by Dick Lewzey. In addition, it also marked a return to prior form for John Barry, who successfully retained the broad sweep of his more 'romantic' Bond scores while simultaneously tapping into the very DNA of his Music from the Connery era. A new approach for a new Bond."
"Goldfinger is the quintessential 007 movie and score. Coming on the heels of From Russia With Love, Goldfinger defined much of the style and attitude of the James Bond movies that would follow. The same is true of John Barry's score. Goldfinger was the first 007 movie in which Barry developed his own title theme, which grounds both film and score in its provocative melodic and harmonic architecture (Barry did compose his own James Bond theme ("007") for the previous film, but it is not used in Goldfinger). The "Goldfinger" Theme, so provocatively sung by Shirley Bassey over the main titles, is heard throughout the score in diverse arrangements, as is Barry's secondary action theme, the wonderfully rolling two-note low brass rhythm introduced in "Into Miami" and reprised elsewhere – most effectively in in the spectacular "Dawn Raid on Fort Knox," the score's (and one of the series') most potent and luxurious action/adventure cues, introduced by a fine swirling violin counterpoint and featuring with some beautiful stabbing trumpet blasts and a percussion-beaten driving tempo unique to this sequence. The two motifs interact frequently, the latter often deftly used as a counterpoint to the title theme (as in the "Goldfinger Instrumental Version" exclusive to the original US soundtrack LP). Barry makes the most of these two primary themes – his brilliant arrangement of Monty Norman's "James Bond Theme" is put to good use, albeit sparingly. The soundtrack as a whole makes for a splendid listening experience on its own – the 2003 Capitol reissue includes those tracks exclusive to the UK and US vinyl releases and thus the most thorough presentation of the score."
"While Bond has a rich and interesting musical history, I never quite got into the older scores. I feel rather ashamed. Diamonds Are Forever is probably the one that sticks out the most for me, as well as the space passages of Moonraker. One of my favourite Bond scores, however, is from the recent times. And from a rather disliked film… Quantum of Solace. Now, David Arnold has established himself as an heir to John Barry's tradition. And while his other scores are certainly enjoyable, it is Marc Forster's film that brings out the most interesting writing in his career. The director wasn't very keen on using the iconic theme too much and that forced the composer to be more sublime and clever in his variations. As a result, the score is probably more motivic and textural than ever before. Many small ideas are introduced and developed over the course of the soundtrack album. Subtle and unnerving electronics seem to represent Bond's missing "quantum of solace" after the loss of Vesper Lynd (something that will only make sense if you read the short story). The arrangements and orchestrations are also different. The iconic sleazy and bright brass section is used here in much lower registers, which gives Bond a certain edge that matches Daniel Craig's more intense and darker performance. Perhaps it all feels all too reminiscent of Jason Bourne and other modern thrillers at time, but it works extremely well here. It might not be Arnold's most enjoyable contribution to this franchise, sure. But it remains his most interesting and intelligent. None of the previous four films gave him an opportunity to actually go deeper into the character."
You Only Live Twice, the fifth chapter in the Bond series, is a spectacle of the imagination and real-life influences. It was a film of firsts, too. We see the face of villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld for the first time. You Only Live Twice is also the first Bond film that bears little resemblance to the plot in Ian Fleming's novel — author Roald Dahl was hired to rewrite the script — and it's the first movie in which 007 doesn't visit Britain and MI6 headquarters. We see Bond in his Royal Navy uniform, casting a previously unrealized mortality on the spy Commander, evoked in the movie's pre-credit sequence. And the movie's title theme features the series' first non-British vocalist.
While Sean Connery's interest in the franchise was publicly waning, producers were at the ready with a budget bigger than ever. The elaborate volcano set constructed inside Pinewood Studios almost exceeded the entire budget for Dr. No. Thanks to the massive success of Thunderball, Bond maestro John Barry was back on board with the series after releasing his own successful compilation album that showcased his range and talent for memorable hooks.
Western fascination with Eastern culture was a preoccupation of the '60s. Bond's new adventures were set in Japan with support from the esteemed Toho Studios, which provided the sound stages, as well as some cast and crew. The film's exoticism is reflected in the title theme for You Only Live Twice, which uses a marimba to mimic traditional Japanese music. This beat opens the track before a sweeping string arrangement and Nancy Sinatra's cool, almost downcast, smooth tones: "You only live twice or so it seems/ One life for yourself and one for your dreams." An alternate version of the track released by Lee Hazlewood — Sinatra's producer, friend, and collaborator — uses the duo's familiar fuzz guitar and rich reverbs, adding vocal overdubbing. It reads like a pun on the film's theme of duality.
Initially, British singer Julie Rogers recorded the title theme with a 50-piece orchestra, but it went unused and was later released as an extra for the film's 30th Anniversary. Frank Sinatra, Nancy's famous father, was a friend of Bond producer Cubby Broccoli. He was offered the gig, but turned it down and recommended his daughter. Producer Harry Saltzman was set to hire then up-and-comer Aretha Franklin, but Barry felt Nancy Sinatra captured the lyricism of the piece. It took a young and intimidated Sinatra over two dozen takes to nail it. Barry edited together multiple excerpts to achieve the final cut.
While the Barry/Sinatra theme is by far the most memorable song on the album, the soundtrack is full of gems. "Capsule in Space" has a dark otherworldly quality, building drama through Barry's signature brass. It captures the world's fear and fascination with space travel at that time. "Countdown for Blofeld" intensifies in a similar manner, worthy of the feline-loving Bond adversary. "The Death of Aki" offers moments of quiet and dignity, despite the film's penchant for bombast, while "Mountains and Sunsets" plays on the title theme with a more romantic and, later in the track, mysterious sound.
Bond's overseas adventures gave Barry the freedom to play with his orchestral backdrops. The strings, brass, and frantic percussion are vintage Bond and Barry, but You Only Live Twice is an international album that adds an air of refinement to Sean Connery's roguish spy. It has more staying power than the film itself, with its cringeworthy Asian stereotypes, and a gorgeous theme that's endlessly listenable all on its own."


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The Eyes can be termed as one of the most delicate parts of the body. It is our window in which we view the world (surrounding).
If you engage in one or more of the listed never-to-do tips, you are then warned to halt it before it will hurt you.
1. Wear makeup to bed: Sleeping in eye makeup can clog glands around the eyes, raising your risk of skin irritation, pimples, and styes. Do ensure that makeups are removed before you sleep.
2. Overdo drops: carefully carried out research has shown that redness-reducing eye drops make eyes appear normal by temporarily shrinking blood vessels, but there's a catch. The drops tend to have a rebound effect, meaning they actually make redness worse in the long run. If red eyes are an ongoing issue for you, see your doctor for a diagnosis—and a more sustainable method of treatment.
3. Sleep in contacts: Even the "overnight wear" contacts can block oxygen from your corneas, potentially resulting in infections and corneal ulcers. Sleep lens-less for any snooze that's longer than a quick nap.
4. Skimp on eye exams: Be sure to get your eyes checked annually. The once-yearly exam can help eye doctors spot abnormal peeper problems, like a broken blood vessel or tumor that you're less likely to detect on your own.
You may also like to read>> WHAT PROFESSOR EIBERG AND HIS TEAM SAID ABOUT THE BLUE EYES HUMANS.
5. Apply liner to your waterline: Putting eyeliner inside your lower lashes is risky, since the makeup can mix with your tears, coat contact lenses with particles, and in turn transfer bacteria into the eyes. To be safe, stick to putting eyeliner on outside the lash line only.
6. Forget to check your products: Using cleaning solutions, contact lenses, or eye drops after they've expired is sure to be less effective. Always make sure your products are still usable, and pay special attention to contact lenses, which tend to break down thanks to the sterile solution they sit in.


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Rabat: 26/05/2017
ISESCO Director General receives President of Tunisian National Authority for Fight against Corruption
The Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), Dr Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, today in his office, received the President of the National Authority for Fight against Corruption in the Republic of Tunisia, Mr Chawki Tabib.
During this meeting, Mr Tabib briefed the Director General on the outcomes of the "1st Regional Forum on Governance Culture and Culture Governance in the Arab-Islamic World: What Common Strategic Vision?", which was co-organized by ISESCO. Moreover, the parties discussed ways to enhance cooperation relations between ISESCO and the Authority in areas of common interest and agreed to implement joint projects in the fields of culture governance in the Member States in the coming years.
In addition, Mr Tbib presented the Director General with a certificate of appreciation in the name of the Authority and on behalf of the Tunisian Minister of Culture, in recognition of his leading efforts and achievements in promoting joint Islamic action. He also offered him a set of the Authority's latest legal publications in the anti-corruption field.
For his part, ISESCO Director General expressed his satisfaction with the Forum's outcomes and thanked the Authority and the Tunisian Ministry of Culture for their good cooperation with the Organization. He also reiterated his keenness to strengthen cooperation with the Authority.
Later, ISESCO and the Authority signed a MoU providing for implementing joint projects and programmes in areas of common interest, especially governance culture, will be implemented, in the presence of the Secretary General of the Arab Maghreb Union, Mr Taïeb Baccouche, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr Mohamed Najem Gharsalli.


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Stacie Ferrara
High school vice Principal at Manchester Township High school at the Jersey Shore finishing my dissertation for my Ed.D in Ed Leadership at Saint Peters University on teacher self efficacy and the effectiveness of science labs. Love to run, read, knit and influence.
FlyHighFri moment this week:
Students getting outside to use the sun and shadows to calculate and solve problems.


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This apartment Mallorca is situated in central complex in Santa Ponsa. Offering an open living-dining area with fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one en suite). A covered terrace with views to the scenery is in front of the living room. The community with pool and sun terrace invites to relax. Within a short walk are restaurants and shops, as well as the sandy beach. The property Mallorca comes with one parking space. The exclusive furniture are optionally available.
The southwest area of Mallorca offers one of the best infrastructures of the island and is alive all year round. Here you will find luxury properties Mallorca, various golf courses, luxury marinas like Puerto Portals and Port Adriano with inviting waterfront promenade and exclusive nightlife. International schools and medical centers are represented here. Idyllic bays and sandy beaches and beach clubs offer a wide variety of recreational activities. The capital, Palma de Mallorca and the airport are no longer than 20 or 30 minutes by car off.
Inside fittings:
underfloor heating electric, air-conditioning h/c, double-glazing windows of PVC, marble flooring, fireplace, built-in closets, utility room, furniture on request, open-plan kitchen with electrical appliances
1 parking space, electric access gate
panoramic views
distance to the golf course less than 1 km, distance to the next beach less than 1 km, distance to the next marina less than 1 km, shopping facilities, bars and restaurants within walking distance
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Bellow you can find a list of the service that we use to
make our Service available to you.
Detectify graphic designers use Adobe Creative Cloud to design our websites and our marketing material.
For payments we use Adyen. You can read their terms and conditions on their website.
Whenever you have a question for us, we will receive that question and answer it via Desk. You can find their privacy policy here and their terms of use here.
We use Disqus as the commenting service to our blog.
Perhaps you want to read through their terms of service and privacy policy.
Since we believe in a paper free office we use DocuSign to sign as many contracts as
You can read up on how DocuSign works here.
The Detectify marketing team uses different Google tools such as Google Analytics, Adwords, Tag Manager and the Search console to keep track our how our marketing campaigns performs.
Detectify relies on MailChimp to help us when we need to inform our customers of new updates and other stuff.
Pardot is our marketing automation tool that is used to communicate with customers, newsletter subscribers and event attendees.
Slack creates alignment and shared understanding across our teams, making us more productive, less stressed, and just a little bit happier.
We are hosting our Wordpress blogs (https://blog.detectify.com and https://labs.detectify.com) on WP Engine.
We use various Amazon services in Ireland, including Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, Amazon SES and Amazon S3 to provide Detectify for you.
We are using Cert Spotter get updated when digital certs are issued for one of your domains. Cert Spotter is created by SSL mate, you can catch up how their terms works here.
Detectify uses Riddler from F-Secure to get a better understanding of your domain information.
We use VirusTotal to find viruses and malware hosted on scanned domains. Detectify is authorized for commercial use of VirusTotal.
The Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) is a simple framework for embedding Chromium-based browsers in other applications.
Internally we use Django so our datateam can push updates as fast as possible. Read up on Django.
Out data team love Elastic and their products, so use use multiple of their products such as ElasticSearch, Kibana and Logstash. You can read more about Elastic and their licences here.
Gearman provides a generic application framework to farm out work to other machines or processes that are better suited to do the work. Read up on Gearmand here.
Core components in our service relies on PhantomJS and it's components. You can read more about PhantomJS licence here.
Detectify uses RabbitMQ as our message queuing system. RabbitMQ are licensed under the Mozilla Public Licence.
To automate browser behaviour we use Selenium. You can read more about Selenium here.


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For more than 50 years, Natick Drama Workshop has introduced young people from Natick and the surrounding ariea to the fun of being involved in community theatre.
Show Production
After auditioning, casts work every Saturday morning for 10 weeks to produce a fund and creative show under the direction of professional staff. Public performances are held at the Natick Middle Schools in the fall and spring of each year.
"Mind. Blown."
The magic happens when NDW staff, volunteers, alumni, and board members work with our 5th - 8th grade cast of 60-80 students. As our actors rehearse, the volunteers design and create props, fashion costumes, and build elaborate and appealing sets that have delighted our audiences for years.
Our Mission
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
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With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we'll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.


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Game changer!
Ever wonder whats the secret to catching more fish?
The "Add-A-Bird" rig was designed, built, and tested offshore one long summer day aboard the Lobito! This rig is a must have within your arsenal of gear. It takes the proven commotion caused by birds and adds it to the action of any lure within your spread.


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Posted in Vermont December 31, 2016
12 Things Every True Vermonter Does At Least Once Before They Die
You'd better be tough if you're going to hack it Vermont. And once you've lived here long enough, certain things are bound to happen at least once. How many of these have you already experienced?
For more VT tidbits, check out these 15 life lessons everyone learns growing up in Vermont.


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It's Canada's 150th Birthday and we're celebrating all weekend at Lake Simcoe Arms!
June 30th - Fat Cat Jamboree
July 1st - Billy Mac on the patio (weather permitting) at 3:00PM
July 1st - Jazz Duo at 7:00PM
July 2nd - Live music & cake in the parkette
We'll also have Canada Day Specials & Giveaways all weekend!
Let's celebrate Canada together!


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Plantations. Burn. Hotter.
The evidence is there. When a forest is clearcut and replanted, a timber plantation of dense, young trees takes hold. The consequences for the landscape are hotter, stand-replacing fires that provide a source of hot embers to spread wildfires.
Wildfire is a natural part of the landscape in many parts of the world. Fires burned with mixed severities for tens of thousands of years in forests in the Western US. As the climate changes, wildfires have become a growing concern for communities near fire prone landscapes. Scientists are studying how land management influences fire behavior.
The Big Burn and the Consequences of Disaster Policy
How did we get here? Watch the TedTalk by Paul Hessburg for a look at the history and policy surrounding fire and forests in the West.
Forests of Fire
In the Western US, land ownership, fuels, slopes, and weather all contribute to the degree to which fires burn on the landscape. It is difficult to determine which factors contributed to fire severity in a given place. But several studies show that tree plantations burn hotter than native forests. For example, a recent (2018) study from Oregon State University shows that in the 2013 Douglas Complex Fire, industrial plantation forest burned with greater severity than publicly owned forests. The industrial forests were stocked with young, closely planted trees while the public land had a mixed conifer forest with many older trees. Weather was the main driver in forest fire activity, but after controlling for weather researchers were able to determine that plantations burned with greater severity. Given that weather is impossible to control (aside from taking action to reduce climate change emissions), forest managers are looking to how vegetation contributes to the spread and intensity of forest fires.
Climate Change and Forest Fires
Southwest Oregon and northwest California is an environment where mixed-severity fire is a historical reality. As the area moves toward a hotter and drier climate, we must use the evidence that densely planted and heavily managed forest stands will increase uncharacteristically severe fire. The Douglas Complex Fire study adds to the growing body of research to show that tree plantations burn hot. A 2004 study in the Klamath Mountains and a 2009 study after the Biscuit fire found similar results.


text: Rob is an economist by training with a Masters of Economics from McGill University in Canada. Rob has a successful track record in electricity market reform, subsidy and tariff design, large electricity transactions as well as project development. Rob worked as Project Coordinator for the Nigerian PHCN electricity transactions, closing 16 electricity generation and distribution company deals valued at over $2.6 billion in upfront proceeds to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Rob also worked as energy economist on some of CPCS largest energy projects including the Kafue Gorge Lower Hydro Transaction, a $2 billion dollar hydroelectricity project. Currently Rob is project manager on the detailed design and implementation plan of the Mozambique GET FiT project for KfW, and previously worked as economist and project manager on the development of a Power Consumer Assistance Fund for the Government of Nigeria. Rob is also one of the three dedicated Project Managers for the CPCS InfraCo Africa Developer Services Agreement to work on behalf of InfraCo to develop energy and transport projects throughout Africa.


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Bordeaux mix is one of the oldest – and still used- horticultural sprays on the market and here's what you need to know.
What Does It Control
It controls a wide variety of bacterial and fungal problems. Mostly used on fruit trees, some vine fruits, and a few ornamentals. See the cautions about using it on ornamentals.
What's It Made From
There are three main ingredients in Bordeaux mix: copper-sulfate, hydrated lime and water. That's it.
And many of the modern sprays have simply eliminated the lime and are using only the copper.
We usually refer to the proportions in this order: copper, lime, water. So a mix of 10-10-100 refers to 10 parts of copper sulfate, 10 parts of hydrated lime and 100 parts of water. You can often purchase these ingredients separately from garden centers or purchase it ready made (far easier and safer)
Note the copper has to be finely-ground copper sulfate (bluestone). If you purchase garden-grade copper sulfate, it will not dissolve as easily and/or take a very long time to do so. Store extra in a very dry spot. If you get this material wet/damp it will become lumpy and difficult to dissolve and work with.
The lime can be either hydrated or slaked lime but NOT regular garden lime.
Caution: Working with hydrated lime and copper sulfate can be dangerous.
This is an extremely caustic material that can cause skin and eye damage (seriously – don't mess with this stuff).
Complete safety covering is highly recommended and children should not be anywhere near the process.
How to Make Your Own
Use plastic buckets!
Mix 1 pound of fresh hydrated lime into 1 gallon of water. Let it stand for approximately 2-hours before you use it. You can also store this basic lime mix almost indefinitely if you have a lid on the bucket. (This just saves time the next time you want to make some)
In a separate bucket, mix 1 pound of copper sulfate with one gallon of water. Dissolve thoroughly and allow this to sit. This too can be stored in a glass container indefinitely.
You know have the two separate components.
Note you only mix them when you want to use them and you do not store the mixed material.
To Mix Them
Take another plastic bucket.
Put 2 gallons of clear water in it. Stir up your lime so all the lime is in suspension. Add 1 quart of lime to the 2 gallons of water and start stirring. ( A wood stirring stick is best)
To this lime-mix, add 1 quart of copper sulfate and continue stirring for several minutes or until the components are fully mixed.
Immediately pour into a sprayer and apply to your garden plants.
Sources for Bordeaux Mix mentioned in this Article
If you read the directions above and decide that making your own bordeaux mix is not for you – here' an alternative


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This week I chatted with Toni Lane Casserly, Co-Founder of CoinTelegraph and more recently of the virtual blockchain nation movement, Culture.re. A fab conversation, I didn't realise Toni was a singer so having her on next time with a cool tune in mind. We talked about blockchain technology, and about the challenges we face today that can be addressed through some of the fast moving startups and the crypto community that are turning the world around. One token at a time.
Toni is an artrepreneur in the Digital Currency and Blockchain Industry. She is an empath, investor, artist, advisory board member, transformational evangelist and founder who has been affectionately entitled "The Joan of Arc of Blockchain" by her peers and various publications.
When I asked if she thought we were in a bitcoin bubble, as is talked about ALL THE TIME IN CRYPTOLAND, she let me know pretty clearly, that bitcoin was not the bubble.
Bitcoin is the pin.
Really loved our conversation, so full of hope for the future, and love that women like Toni are kicking arse in the blockchain world. I hope you do to, and if you want to get in touch with Toni you can do with with the links here.
And a big happy new year listeners, love that you are listening, hope you are learning and loving the pods and keeping it real.
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