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Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Singer and TV Personality/
Recently returning to our screens on The Wrong Girl (as the ex-girlfriend of main character Lily's finance... scandalous), Natalie Bassingthwaighte has quite the creative resume. She was one of our Neighbours, playing the role of Izzy Hoyland on the famed Australian soap, which earned her three Logie nominations. Lured by a passion for music, Natalie left Ramsay St and became the lead singer of band, Rogue Traders, for which became the melodic springboard to launch her own solo career with great success. Natalie also took up the mantle as host of So You Think You Can Dance Australia and then became a judge and mentor on The X Factor in both Australia and New Zealand. She has now taken her creative hand to childrenswear; starting her own label for minis, Chi Khi, after having children of her own.
With a textured bob of platinum blonde hair and striking cerulean eyes, she is diminutive, yet boasts a bubbly, larger-than-life disposition. The gorgeous Nat, who has that rocker edge and coolness one would expect from a musical mama, swung open the doors of the Brighton home she shares with husband (and Rogue Traders drummer) Cameron and their two children, Harper, 5, and Hendrix, 2. Her ultimate skincare saviour was divulged, along with the makeup product she can't live without, her go-to juice and a newfound love of cardio tennis (despite a self-confessed lack of talent!).
"Day to day I don't wear a lot of makeup.
I use the Touche Eclat every time I do my makeup, I always do mascara and then a bit of bronzer, that's it. Tom Ford's bronzer is my favourite. Then for night, it's a smoky eye, contouring...everything! People don't recognise me! I had to pick my daughter up from kindergarten the other day and I was fully dolled up because I had an event to go to, everyone was like, 'who are you?!'
I love Ultraceuticals.
It's my night time moisturiser, I love everything in the range - the Vitamin C, the hydrating serum, their moisturiser, their cleansers and I've noticed a huge difference. My skin has completely changed its texture. The Clarisonic is amazing, too! I use it a few times a week; I probably should use it everyday, it just depends though. Before I do a shoot I usually do the SK-II mask – it's the best.
I don't go in the sun – I fake tan.
If I'm busy and I just do it quickly myself I use St. Tropez, or if I get a mobile tan a girl comes around and does an organic tan called Candy Tan. She'll come to your house and spray you but it's all-organic and it doesn't go blotchy and it's not orange – it's the perfect colour. She actually owns a Pilates place – that's how I met her!
I've been using the YSL Touche Eclat for years.
I'm obsessed with – I die over it! Chanel Vitalumiere is my foundation, I've been using that for a while, either the portable or the bottle, but the compact so it's much easier for travelling. For mascara, I've just discovered this Kevyn Aucoin and it's quite thin so you can get all the little bits, it's really great for underneath but I love it just as much for the top, the brush is really small so really good for curling.
Galapagos eye shadow by Nars is the best brown shade
because it kind of has this tint of gold and it's so bronzy. Sometimes I don't even have to use any other colour and just completely smoke my eye out with it – it's the best colour. The Stila blush comes in all different colours but Gladiola is the one I'm drawn to the most. I use it on my lips too, with maybe put a bit of gloss on it as well. The Chanel Soliel is unreal, especially for television. It's pretty bronzy but you can just do your collarbones, if I do put it on my face it might just be as a highlighter but that's it. You can put it all over your arms but it's nice to do it on the highlight points, it's great for photography. It has that radiance, it's illuminating.
This Sexy Mother Pucker Extreme-Plump is awesome…
it's a lip plumper and it has the tingling sensation and everyone I get to try it is like 'oh my God!' but I love it. Sometimes [I put concealer on my lips first], not always.
Contouring and shading is the key thing for any face.
You just highlight the [good] bits, like your high cheekbones, your eyebrows, I usually shade cheekbones and along my jaw. This Stila Contouring Kit is amazing – I use the brush that comes with it. It's really dark, but that's what you want, you start brushing it up and you get a really good, chiselled cheekbone. It can change the whole shape of your face. Some people do it down their nose too, and at the top of your lips, that's a good trick so you can have a little more of a fuller lip.
At a certain age less is more with makeup
Everything changes throughout the years –you always have to change your [makeup]. I don't use the same foundation I used ten years ago, because my skin texture is different, your pores are different. Just do your lashes, brighten your eyes, a bit of gloss! It's more about the underneath of your skin and getting that glowy, I think that's more important than the rest.
I get my hair done at Wieselmann in Toorak.
I've been going there for about 12 years, Di and Dee there colour and cut my hair – they're amazing. I really like Aurora Spa at The Prince – it's heaven! The whole experience from when you arrive to when you leave is totally blissful. I go to Missie Coco in Prahran for facials - she's the one that put me onto all the Ultraceuticals. For eyebrows I go to Carmen the Eyebrow Queen, she's a legend in the eyebrow world! She's so booked out, she does Margot Robbie's too – she's the best.
I've been using Kerastase for about 15 years – it's my favourite.
Sometimes I just do the Mask Intensive and then sometimes I use the other ones to shake it up a bit. I use the Schwarzkopf texturiser, it's quite full on, but it gives you texture. So if you have just washed your hair and it's a bit fresh and you want it bigger, you can put it on your roots or elsewhere. Then the Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray is good if you want it not so done. The ghd curling wand is my favourite thing, you can just grab a bit of hair and pull it in, then get the end of it and pull it the other way and it's not so set. You can get messy hair, just so it doesn't look like such perfect curls.
My style is pretty relaxed…
it's probably more masculine than feminine, and funnily enough tody I'm wearing a skirt! But generally day-to-day I'm in pants; drop-crotch pants and a singlet or a t-shirt and that's it – that's my go-to. And a wedged Adidas or similar sneaker. My favourite brands at the moment are probably LXE, they've got such beautiful pieces, you can just go from day to night in them, dress them down or up, amazing fabrics and very considered in their design. And Scanlan and Theodore – I buy almost everything from there! My wardrobe consists of Scanlan, Citizens of Humanity jeans at the moment and I've always been a fan of Bassike.
I don't get really religious with diet
unless I'm doing a shoot and then I try and cut out as much sugar, up my water intake, no alcohol, earlier nights, but I'm not like that 52 weeks of the year. It's not how I roll. I go in and I go hard and then I go 'ah!' and have a few nights with some drinks so it's not that hectic! I like to let my hair down every now and again and not feel so stressed. I'm just about to do Brock the Telemovie so I'm eating better and no alcohol but I tend to eat well anyway. The last few days I've really upped my smoothie intake and vegetable juices but on a normal week I just try and eat as many wholefoods as possible. I don't bash myself if I have a pizza or a burger but I don't do it every week. In my smoothies, I usually chuck in kale for sure, the other day I made this kale, pineapple and something else I can't remember, it was such a strange mix but it just ended up being so delicious!
My go to juice is orange, pineapple, carrot and a big dose of ginger
because it's great for your immune system and I like that flavour. I chucked a frozen banana in my smoothie, a massive bunch of kale, but you can chuck spinach in there, cucumber, sweeten it up with pineapple juice so it doesn't taste so heavy, or strawberries and blueberries. The other day I made my kids some ice blocks and all we did was blend strawberries and blueberries and put them in the little ice trays and they had them for dessert and they loved it!
Before I started Chi Khi I was a bit more regular with exercise.
I'd like to go three or four times a week and now I've only just got back into Pilates – only just! I'm about to do a show so I'm like 'alright!' but the last six weeks I started Cardio Tennis, which is really fun. I've never played tennis before so I'm not very good. All you have to do is hit the ball, there is no having to hit it in the square, you just hit, hit, hit, run around, then you do volley, volley, volley, run around and so for the hour you are moving. I love KX Pilates as well, I go to the one in Hampton, it's really hard but you really feel like it works, long and lean. We do walk a lot too; it's a nice area to walk."
Obviously having children, your world is all about your kids
and there were a few reasons [to start Chi Khi]. One, was I wanted to see what I was capable of. In this industry you're always reliant on other people for work and waiting for the phone to call and I wanted to see what I could do myself. I'm still inspired by my kids, they both have sensitive skin and I knew that bamboo was really good for their bed sheets, and I thought, 'where are all the cool clothes made from this material?' I couldn't find any, so I started ordering samples of the bamboo fabric and I thought OK we could do something with this and I hired a designer and a production manager and we started on this journey…and next thing you know we've got this whole collection!
The skin products are for sensitive skin too.
The Chi Khi Wonder Cream is for both eczema and dermatitis – the feedback we're getting is kind of bizarre! Everyone is saying 'It's the only cream I've found that will help with the eczema' and 'It's so amazing I haven't used the Hydrocortisone once!' I've used it on my dermatitis as well and someone used it on their sunburn and went 'oh my God!'. It's got Calendula CO2 in it, which has 45 times more healing power that regular Calendula, and then there's passionfruit oil, shea butter, coconut oil; all the good stuff, it's beautiful. There's also a nappy balm, but we've trialled about six products and we'll eventually get them out. It's hard to get products that actually do what they say – can you just do what you say please and not lie!"
Story and styling by Chrisanthi Kaliviotis; Photography by Neiyo Sun; Hair and Makeup by Belinda Zollo.


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Two Nebraska producers have been elected officers of the American Soybean Association.
In ASA elections recently in Washington, D.C., Bob Rikli of Murdock and Steven Wellman of Syracuse were elected secretary and treasurer, respectively.
The ASA board chose John Hoffman of Waterloo, Iowa, as president, and Richard Ostlie of Northwood, N.D. as chairman. Board members also elected Johnny Dodson of Halls, Tenn., to serve as first vice president, an office that places him in line to be ASA president next year.
Committee assignments were made during the ASA board meeting. Wellman was appointed chairman of the finance committee. He also will serve on the public affairs committee.
Rikli will serve on the trade policy and international affairs committee.

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THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol. It's the main compound in cannabis that get's us "high". Yet what most people don't realize is how much therapeutic potential it has. In this article we will explore the antioxidant value of THC and some other benefits that it possesses.
Many people surpass the immense healing energy that this miraculous molecule maintains. Molecules are the puzzles of life. A simple change in the order in which the atoms are arranged, can render carbon into diamonds. Well, cannabis is not too far away from diamonds. In fact, it may be one of the most medicinal herbs available.
Often labeled as a "gateway drug" cannabis has received much hate from the press and media. Why is it we must ask ourselves, that the government does not want us to have access to this plant? Even though it is very obvious that their policies have not and will not work, great effort is being employed to keep it out of the hands of the public. Fortunately, our country was founded on freedom, not corporate interest. So the efforts to keep this plant away from the hands of people has only resulted in wasted time, energy and money.
So far 17 states have already passed laws to allow the use of the plant. The reason why a state can do this, is because the sheriff posses more jurisdiction in his county than the president! So even if the federal agents wanted to come and raid shop, it is ultimately up to the sheriff to what goes down in their district. Organizations like the DEA often raid shops that are not run in accordance with the state law. Federal agents, for this reason, are able to hack away at the medical cannabis dispensaries that are acting in opposition to what state laws have already passed.
One thing that I often like to teach people, is that this plant should not be called "marijuana". Not only is it disrespectful for the shamanic plant energy, but the term itself actually originates from a species of wild Mexican tobacco and has nothing to do with cannabis! More respectful names for this plant would include: cannabis, ganja, sensimilla, sensi, Buddha, Shiva, etc. We must respect our plants, as they are truly our best teachers. Now let's discuss some of the politics of cannabis, shall we?
Many people hold an idea in their heads that it's a good idea to legalize cannabis. Nothing could be farther than the truth. Please don't waste your time or energy on this matter folks, as lobbying for legalization will only grant more power to the government. The same people who put sodium fluoride in the water supply & brainwash parents via the media to feed our kids high fructose corn syrup. We need to rethink this policy and go to an even better approach ~ decriminalization!
Now why would we want to do that? Don't innocent people get locked up every day for using cannabis? Well, yea duh but the government only preys on sheeple, not people. Knowledgeable folks don't get put in handcuffs or behind bars. This said, we still need to change our federal policy on cannabis, but not by legalization.
Let me give you a simple reason why legalization could destroy the plant's reputation. Imagine cannabis becoming legalized, everyone 21 years or older can access it. Now, companies like Marlboro, who enjoy killing people with their products, gaining access to it & making their own "cigarettes" from it. This may not sound bad at first, but guess what? Companies like them destroyed tobacco & made it hard for people to even grow the plant!
They've turned an extremely medicinal plant into a killing machine! Tobacco was used in herbal formulas up until recently where it was replaced with lobelia. Now with cannabis, it would be very easy for companies to start adding chemicals to their cannabis products to start making it actually physically addictive, then publish studies on it saying how it has this and that negative effect. In reality, we must preserve the freedom to use the plant, while keeping it out of the hands of greedy corporations.
Now let's discuss the antioxidant potential of cannabis, specifically THC. Antioxidants are molecules with added electrons, that grab on to free radicals and quench their "thirst". Free radicals are electron deficient molecules that go about our bodies and cause aging & deterioration. Cannabis, in my experience and when grown properly, may be one of the highest ORAC containing plants. This is true for a number of reasons.
Not only is cannabis one of the most mineral rich herbs on the planet, but it also has an aura or energy that far surpasses other herbs when it comes to healing. For such a simple plant, it can treat everything from cancer to diabetes, weight loss to arthritis, multiple sclerosis to glaucoma! I could write a whole book on each dis-ease that cannabis benefits. This is truly a sacred herb and we must give it the respect that it deserves. So let us use it in reverence, in awe of the magnificent potential that the universe has placed in our hands.
References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10863546


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Vacation rental condominium. Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
5507 North Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
United States
This condo has two stories with two balconies directly overlooking the ocean providing breathtaking views from the kitchen, dining, living, and master bedroom. The balconies in this unit boast wide panoramic views up and down the beach. With just over 1500
sq. ft. of spacious living area, this condo comes with a fully equipped kitchen, full size washer and dryer, and flat screen TV's.
Area Information:
Our condos are located just minutes from Broadway at the Beach, the downtown Boardwalk and Sky Wheel, Myrtle Waves, Barefoot landing, Tanger Outlets, NASCAR Speedpark, live theater's and shows, golf, and restaurants.
Myrtle Beach International Airport is a convenient 10-15 minute drive.
This is a non smoking unit. Smoking permitted outside of condo.
Stayed 5 days ending in
November, 2018
Overall satisfaction:
Lindsay B from Annapolis, MD recommends this vacation rental
The condo, view and location were prefect for our long weekend! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 12 days ending in
November, 2018
a guest from Doylestown, OH recommends this vacation rental
this was our second year staying here we enjoyed our visit very much. the only thing we missed was the elevator was not working our second week.look forward to returning again and again. love myrtle beach.
Stayed 7 days ending in
September, 2018
a guest from Wampum, PA recommends this vacation rental
This is our second year staying in C18. Love the balconies, especially the one from the loft bedroom! The furniture is very nice and comfortable. Really like the jetted tub in the master bathroom. The location of Anchorage II is perfect!! The beach is
beautiful and not crowded like the areas with high rises. Also need to mention that Lisa and Denise from the Anchorage staff are wonderful !!!
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2018
Mitchell h from new martinsville, west virginia recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 10 days ending in
March, 2018
Kristine S from Markle, IN recommends this vacation rental
We loved our condo location and view. It was very nice and clean. And well stocked with kitchen needs. I only have 2 complaints about our stay. The first is the bed in the master bedroom was rock hard and it was difficult to sleep the whole night. The
second thing was we had a difficult time getting to our beach chairs. The lock combo we were given was wrong and the staff didn't have the correct one on file. Everyone was very nice and got it fixed, but we had to wait a day before we could get to the chairs.
We had a very nice time during our stay other than those 2 things.
Stayed 6 days ending in
March, 2018
Nancy D from London, Ontario recommends this vacation rental
The condo was beautiful and clean. The location was directly across from the ocean on a quiet piece of beach.
Stayed 4 days ending in
February, 2018
Kimberly P recommends this vacation rental
Loved our stay here! Location was great and the views were fantastic! Although we did not cook while we were there, the property seemed to have everything we would have needed. Beds were firm but comfortable. I would definitely stay here again. The only
improvement I would suggest is for a property map with location of the condo e-mailed along with the rest of the access information we received. We arrived at night and it would have made it much easier to find our condo.
Stayed 4 days ending in
January, 2018
Amy M from Siloam Springs, AR recommends this vacation rental
We spent four nights here and it was awesome! Such a beautiful condo with an amazing view. We had a minor maintenance issue that they dealt with immediately. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 6 days ending in
October, 2017
we liked the paula deans and carolina roadhouse restaurants. the rental was very nice the only thing that was scary was the night of the tornado warning. we have stayed elsewhere but will be returning here, it was our favorite place to stay.
Stayed 7 days ending in
September, 2017
The location is in a beautiful, quiet stretch of beach close to my favorite restaurants and shopping areas. Check in was a breeze. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.The condo was huge and beautifully decorated. Ocean front views were awesome !! Already
plan to book again next year. The property was well maintained. We enjoyed spending time in the pool. Another great feature of this property was the grill area where we cooked burgers for lunch one day. Absolutely recommend this property for a wonderful vacation
experience !!
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2017
Arnold G from Randallstown, MD recommends this vacation rental
Our family enjoyed a most satisfying week at Anchorage 2.
Stayed 5 days ending in
June, 2017
a guest from Sylvania, OH recommends this vacation rental
The condo was very nicely decorated and the location was great. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 days ending in
May, 2017
a guest from Carleton, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 4 nights and was not disappointed. The condo was beautifully decorated and kitchen well stocked to cook big dinner. Will hopefully go back again.
Stayed 3 days ending in
April, 2017
Marsha G from Richmond, Virginia recommends this vacation rental
I was very impressed with this condo. It was very clean and everything was the same as the pictures. I will be renting this one again for our next vacation.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2016
a guest from Randolph, MA recommends this vacation rental
Anchorage II is ideally located for the perfect beach vacation. For those who prefer the pool, it is right there on the property and for those of us who prefer the beach, it is just across the street and offers a shower and beach chairs and umbrellas for
Kitchen and bathrooms were clean and perfectly appointed. Beds were comfortable and loved the multiple balconies. Highly recommended for adults and children.
Located close to restaurants, shops, etc. Staff were very courteous and helpful.
Arnold G from Randallstown, MD does not recommend this vacation rental.
Enjoyed an excellent week.
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2016
a guest from FortWashington, PA recommends this vacation rental
Great, effortless, outstanding location, beyond wonderful acomadations, plenty of hot water!!!!clean and so on! the sales staff rocked. Are arrival time was a bit of a chore because of purely us and the staff was friendly, helpful beyond cool!!! book your
vaca. here. you won't regret it!!!!!
Stayed 9 days ending in
October, 2015
Darlene C from Washington, PA recommends this vacation rental
Your condo was very spacious, nicely decorated, and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and felt right at home. The weather was beautiful all week.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2015
a guest from Minerva, Ohio recommends this vacation rental
we loved the location and the condo!!
no complaints what so ever!!
we have something else planned for next year, but will definitely come back here our next trip to myrtle!!
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2015
Nicole T from Fredricksburg, VA recommends this vacation rental
Amazing condo with great finishes. Every year it is well maintained and always sparkling clean upon arrival. We love all the upgrades and the great furniture there too. Bathe double balconies make for great space for everyone.
Stayed 4 days ending in
May, 2015
Larente S from Detroit, MI recommends this vacation rental
Its was a wonderful place to stay. It was peacefull, quiet & very clean!!!
Stayed 7 days ending in
April, 2015
a guest from baltimore, md recommends this vacation rental
It was was clean and very comfortable. The location was very perfect. Ocean view right from the balconies and master bed room windows. Ocean sound at night was quite therapeutic??
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2014
ugo f from middle village, ny recommends this vacation rental
i stayed with my family at anchorage II. found This vacation rental is a wonderful place to be. Very family oriented friendly and very convenient to the beach and dinner location. I will visit again. The staff was very good. many thanks to Lisa
Stayed 5 days ending in
June, 2014
a guest from St Helens, Merseyside recommends this vacation rental
Excellent Communication and Booking System
Very Good Support During Our Stay
Fabulous Accommodation
Stayed 7 days ending in
April, 2014
a guest from Canandaigua, NY recommends this vacation rental
Very clean, staff was very accomodating.
a guest from Agusta, GA recommends this vacation rental
Our family really enjoyed our stay at anchorage ll. The view was outstanding, espically watching the sun rise in the morning. The unit was very cleaning and quiet. The Fosters were very helpful with any needs we have.
Stayed 33 days ending in
February, 2014
Terry Y from Central Square, NY recommends this vacation rental
The rentalstaff has always gone out of there way to make sure we were comfortable . Any concerns were taken care of. Thank you fosters
Stayed 9 days ending in
September, 2013
a guest from Kingsport, TN recommends this vacation rental
When I go on vacation I like surprises...and that is what I get at Anchorage II. We look forward to our annual September visit.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2013
Lismar P from Meriden, CT recommends this vacation rental
This was our second time vacationing here and we loved it all over again! Can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2013
Alicia M from N. Huntingdon, PA recommends this vacation rental
We have stayed at the Anchorage II many times. It's the only place we stay at while vacationing in Myrtle Beach. It's ideally located and is a safe environment for our family
Stayed 7 days ending in
June, 2013
a guest from Webster, NY recommends this vacation rental
Anchorage II was perfectly maintained outside and inside. condo was clean and decorated nicely. super close to the beach and a small playground. could not have had a better stay.
Stayed 14 days ending in
April, 2013
Gayle P from Barneveld, NY recommends this vacation rental
the Fosters are great people to deal with when renting. we have stayed here 8 years now and can't wait fot the next vacation. they have a nice area to BBQ. close to all attractions. walking distance to a park for the kids when they have tired of the heated
pool or beach.
Stayed 28 days ending in
March, 2013
Stayed 14 days ending in
August, 2012
Patrise D from Boonton, NJ recommends this vacation rental
The condo is clean, the location is in a great quiet neighborhood and the beach is the best.
Stayed 7 days ending in
August, 2012
A very nice weeks stay.
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2012
This was by far the best unit we have ever stayed in. It was beautifully remodeled!
Ron B from Greensboro, NC recommends this vacation rental
We have had a out 12 family reunions over the last 23 years at the property. Great place for all family members no matter what their age to enjoy. Property always in good condition and management is very professional and responsive. Always a good time!
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My 5 year old son loves reading. An avid bookworm myself, I love exploring new stories with him and remembering some of my old favorites. Now that he's in kindergarten he has a home reading program. Every night we cuddle up on the couch, he reads his book to me and then I read to him. It's become our quiet time together and although it's hard sometimes I force myself to just stop, relax, and enjoy our special time together.
Over the years I've tried lots of things to keep the time "special" and foster his love of reading. These are the 5 ideas that have worked the best for us.
1. Personalize it! Our favorite book for ages was "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Suess. Our version is a large board book that was perfect when he was a toddler. We received it as a gift on his first birthday, my Mother-in-law had put an 8 X 10 photo of my son literally "hopping on his pop" at a picnic event. He giggled every time he opened the cover.
2. Go Beyond the Book. We often read a book and continue the theme in our crafts and activities. One of our current favorites is "Ricky Ricotta's Might Robot". That has led to creating a pretty fantastic robot costume and most recently a "secret cave" that looks a lot like what my sister and I would have called a "sheet fort" in our day.
3. Create a Special Spot. Like most kids my son likes routine. We sit in the same place every night, use the same cushions, and snuggle up the same way. It's cozy, comfortable, and predictable.
4. Be Open to New Formats. I'm old school. I like books and paragraphs and a steady stream of words on the same line. I've learned to appreciate graphic novels and Home Depot manuals. (And I've picked up a few useful tips along the way!)
5. Slow Down. This one is hard for me. Like most parents every night is full of tasks that must get done. The sooner I can clear the sink of dishes, make lunches, and finish the myriad of other household tasks that accumulate each day the calmer I feel. I have to force myself to leave the mess (it ain't going anywhere!) and just deal with it later. I never regret that choice once I'm cuddled up with my boy.


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Infinity pool
A deep serenity flows beneath the surface of this playfully modern home. Originally a 1950s vicarage, its religious calm has been transubstantiated into a pearl of a retreat, nestling in the midst of Brockwell Park. A wall of windows washes away the boundary between inside and out, so you'll bathe in space. Bathing of a less existential nature is also easy, the sublime Brockwell Lido a mere front crawl away. Or you can splash out farther afield to the restaurants and cafés of Brixton: there will be plenty to keep your days full to the brim.
Ebb and flow
Your hosts are a young family who are rightfully awash with pride for their London home, having poured years of hard work into its renovation. They travel where the tide takes them: France is a favourite destination.
Blue Grotto
Light from the sweeping windows undulates through the vast open space that is the combined kitchen, dining and sitting rooms, changing gently with the clouds and the shifting sun throughout the day. Drift outside to take your lunch al fresco at the pub benches: on your return, your little guppies will take to the trampoline like fish to the sea.
Flowing upstairs, they can take their choice of the two single bedrooms, while you can sink into the master bedroom, complete with a skylight to illuminate this tranquil oasis.
Bathroom facilities
Home truths
Since the onefinestay photoshoot, both the second and third bedrooms have been redecorated.
The bed in the third bedroom is now a double bed.
The fireplace in this home is ornamental.
This is a well loved family home so does show some signs of wear and tear.
Since the onefinestay photoshoot the sofabed in the second sitting room has been replaced. It can accommodate two additional guests, we will provide a hanging rail for your stay. Please let us know if you would like this prepared for your stay.
There is off-road parking available at this home. If you require it during your stay, please let our reservations team know so they can make arrangements with the host.
This home doesn't have air conditioning. Between June and September, we'll place fans in each bedroom. Please let us know if you'd like fans outside the summer period.
This home is spread over two floors with no internal elevator.
Cancellation. Provided you book more than 7 days before the start of your stay, you can cancel your booking within 24 hours and we'll provide a full refund. Our flexible rate offers more flexibility for those who need it. Read our cancellation policy here. Please note bookings for Hamptons and French Riviera have a separate cancellation policy.
Check-in and check-out. We'll meet you at the home at your convenience any time after 4PM on your arrival date, and our standard check-out time is 11AM. Early check-in and late check-out can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and a charge.
Lead guest. The lead guest must be at least 25 years of age.
I.D. check and card authorisation. When you arrive we'll check the lead guest's I.D. and secure a £1,000 hold on a credit or debit card which will be released once we confirm no damage was caused during your stay.
Smoking. Guests are not permitted to smoke inside any onefinestay home.
Cleaning. We carefully clean and prepare each home before you arrive and after you depart, and for stays longer than seven days we provide a complimentary weekly Housekeeping service. More frequent Housekeeping visits can be arranged on request, subject to availability and a charge.
Payment. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express, and bank transfers for stays with at least 7 days' notice.
For more detail on our policies read the FAQ.


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Study Condition(s): Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study of Nab-Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Plus Necitumumab (LY3012211) in Participants With Stage IV Squamous NSCLC
Study Alias: JFCP
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Study Purpose
The purpose of the study is to determine if nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin chemotherapy plus necitumumab is effective and safe in participants with stage IV squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Key Participation Requirements
All clinical trials have rules about who can participate. This section outlines some of those rules. Please contact a study center to discuss the full set of criteria
Time Commitment
Participant must have Stage IV Squamous Non-Small Cell lung cancer confirmed by histology or cytology
Participant must not be enrolled in another clinical trial
Participant must not have undergone systemic radiotherapy, major surgery or received any investigational therapy within 4 weeks prior to study entry
Participant must not have a history of arterial or venous embolism within 6 months prior to study entry
Participant must have discontinued any investigational product or non approved use of a drug or device from a clinical trial more than 30 days prior to the first day of study treatment
Participant must not have received previous chemotherapy for advanced NSCLC, however participants who have received adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy are eligible if the last administration of the prior regimens occurred at least 1 year prior to study entry
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Panels of the Week, 08/22/2013
Everybody, grab a bag of nuts, because it's time for panels of the week!
Batman and Nightwing #23: In an alternate world, this is what happened, and currently Damian, Bat-Cow, Titus and his cat Alfred are all frolicking in a field.
Red Hood and the Outlaws #23: WRONG KIND OF NUTS, CHESHIRE!
Batwoman #23: Those two double page spreads McCarthy gave us this month completely made the issue, artistically speaking.
Posted by Gotham Spoilers at 11:00 AM
Labels: art , Batman and Robin , Batwoman , Red Hood and The Outlaws
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I loved celebrating with Jessica and Thomas at the Barn at Kennedy Farm for their July wedding! Jessica included so many personal touches that made their day unique and so much fun to photograph - including butterbeer cupcakes (Harry Potter fans unite!), a brooch and ring handed down to her from her family, and my personal favorite were her bridal shoes!
Although we had some crazy weather (rain, thunder, hail - you name it, we had it!), there were some moments in between when the sun came out and gave us some beautiful light for bride and groom portraits! The ceremony was moved indoors, and the sparkling chandeliers provided a romantic backdrop for Thomas and Jessica to exchange their vows. The team at Barn at Kennedy Farm transformed the room after the ceremony, and I can say hands down, it was one of the most fun receptions I've ever photographed! Jessica's maid of honor surprised her by writing her own lyrics describing Jessica and Thomas's love story to 'Don't Stop Believing' by Journey and sang them to the couple for her speech! Hoping to see that up on YouTube sometime soon ;) The night ended with an awesome dance party, thanks to Jared Wade Entertainment, and the skies cleared for a picture-perfect sparkler send off for the couple.
Mr. & Mrs. Hambrock - I hope that you two are having the time of your life in Jamaica! Loved celebrating the start of your marriage and wishing you many years of happiness to come. Enjoy a few favorites from your wedding day!
Vendor Team:
Wedding Dress: Demetrio's, Brides by Demetrio's / www.demetriosbrides.com
Florist: Violets are Blue / http://vabindy.com/
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Barn at Kennedy Farm / www.thebarnatkennedyfarm.com
Entertainment Services: Jared Wade Entertainment / www.jaredwadeentertainment.com
Cake: The Flying Cupcake / www.theflyingcupcake.com
Catering: Alan's Catering / www.alanscateredevents.com
Bridesmaids Dresses: Vera Wang / www.davidsbridal.com
Groomsmen Attire: Kenneth Cole / www.mensweakness.com
Invitations: Wedding Paper Diva / www.weddingpaperdivas.com


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Amber Mosquito
Amber Mosquito
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The Amber Mosquito is a Pet summoning item that spawns a baby dinosaur to follow you around. If you jump too high into the air, a pterosaur will carry your dinosaur by the tail. The baby dinosaur is immune to damage from enemies and despawns upon player death, unless in the pet slot. This item can only be obtained by putting Silt, Slush, or Desert Fossil into an Extractinator. Placing Silt or Slush into the Extractinator only gives a 1/5000 (.02%) chance to reward the Amber Mosquito, however, the odds improve to 1/1666 (.06%) for Desert Fossils.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- This item is a reference to the book/movie Jurassic Park, by Michael Crichton, and the following movies, where dinosaurs are cloned using blood found in mosquitoes trapped in amber.
History[edit | edit source]
- Desktop 188.8.131.52: Now has an easier chance to be obtained by feeding Desert Fossils into an Extractinator.
- Desktop 1.2: Introduced.
- Console 1.02: Introduced.
- Mobile 1.2.6508: Introduced.
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The evening provided an opportunity for members to demonstrate their powers of mentalism in all of its forms. Cards, objects, books and cutlery were the tools of the evening as members read minds, predicted the future and, with the combined power of their thoughts, bent spoons and forks!
A different evening to normal, but still very enjoyable!


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What are Bio-identical Hormones?
Bio-identical hormones are hormones that mimic the body's natural hormones. This includes the use of natural oestrogens – oestriol, oestradiol & oestrone, Progesterone, DHEA & Testosterone.
EDGE WELLNESS formulates an individual treatment regime for both Women & Men by ulitlising blood or saliva testing for hormone levels for conditions ranging from menopause, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, fibrocystic breast disease, menstrual irregularities, poor libido & other hormone related disorders.
The treatment is monitored and hormone levels are readjusted accordingly, enabling the optimum response to therapy.


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Moving and transporting goods from one point to another may not be as easy as most would think. There are laws and regulations to follow, as well as procedures that businesses and entrepreneurs need to be aware of. It is an added burden to consider, especially for companies aiming for a wider niche.
When it comes to importing and exporting goods, banking on a reliable customs clearance broker is a necessity. The brokers are the unheralded actors tasked to handle import transactions, collecting all the necessary pre-clearance data for legal entry in any country.
They undergo regulation by the government and hired by importers to ensure the safe passage of goods and commodities.
Value is not the only one at risk
In the United States, much of the work goes through the ACE platform. ACE is a single-window system of record for imports that enter the United States. Access to it is readily available, with about 95 percent of importers opting to deal with licensed brokers for smoother entry.
Aside from that, collaborating with brokers comes in handy at times when complaints arise. When necessary, brokers assist clients in paying duties and other requirements that may be requested from the importer. A good example here would be when goods are subject to customs duties called "de minimums."
You should note that there is a level of value an item needs to hit before gaining entry. However, it does not follow that low value translates to a lesser risk. There is no exemption from duties and each time goods cross the U.S. border; the importer is bound to complete all requirements set by law.
Bigger shipments pose problems to truckers
The process of shipping includes a tedious process, but that does not prevent importers from moving forward. In fact, there are other things to worry about, such as routing in more freight in 2018.
In a study supported by Averitt Express, researchers asked shippers about their plans for the year.
A lot had to do with the truckloads and concerns carried over from 2017. Citing the strong economy, three out of four shippers reportedly plan to route more freight in 2018. However, there was one concern among shippers: capacity.
Registering a big jump from 11.1 percent in 2016 to 19.3 percent in 2017, you can expect the numbers to rise even more in 2018. With lack of capacity, an alternative would be to shift some freight to other trucks or find different ways to transport them (i.e. intermodal rail or airfreight).
Cost may vary, but as mentioned earlier, the low value does not necessarily translate to higher profit and savings.
This is where the customs broker comes in to help plan and ensure you deliver goods to their place of destination. If your company would like to make sure that importation and exportation are done seamlessly, getting the services of a broker is surely a good move.


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think happy thoughts
Living in the suburbs near the Motor City, it kind of sucks not having a car. We have been without a car for the past ten days borrowing a neighbors while two are our vehicles, a 2002 Nissan Sentra and another 2003 Toyota Sienna. (I probably got the years wrong.) The Nissan has the loudest sound coming from it that its basically on life support just waiting for the plug to be pulled. The Sienna had this sensor and that sensor fixed. We shelled out 800 dollars for the repairs and its still hiccuping along on the road or even more like a toddler who refuses to get off the floor because mom/dad will not get him/her the candy. More stubborn than that.
Today there are plans made but cancelled due to a car. I can walk everywhere I have no problem with that but hubs does. He says he does not want to have a difficult time walking from here to there or anyone to see me.
Hopefully the rest of the day is better than it started out.
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The following has been released:
Independent investigation finds no further action required on fridge freezer model
An investigation into the fridge freezer involved in the Grenfell Tower fire has confirmed there is no need for further action.
More information from department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Important product recalls are below
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:
Lidl is recalling Milbona Fruit Yoghurt because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or its constituents.
Product details
Product name: Milbona Fruit Yoghurt
Product brand: Milbona
Pack size: 8 x 125g
'Best Before' date: 18 August 2016
Allergens: Milk
The product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label in English. This means the product is a health risk to anyone with an allergy to milk or its constituents.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or its constituents do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where you bought it for a full refund.
Action taken by the company
Lidl is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued point-of-sale notices to its customers.


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Hash Trash Run 957, Directions to Run 958
Hello fellow Hashers!
No Hare's or other view of the 957th Hash. The Hare only sent us an article (in Hebrew, about some beer-fest, attached both HERE and at the bottom of the HT).
* At the end there is also another note.
So on we go to the...
Down-Downs Run 957:
Hares: Boston Creamed, Just Nilly (the dog)
FRB: Captain Caveman
DDDFL: The Gonadfather
Late Cummers/GPS-aphobes: Captain Caveman, Twin Peaks, Semen
Returnees: Just Michael, Just Gavriel, Semen, Twin Peaks, Gadhafi, Hotbox, Fart Smella
Non-Cooperation: Just Michael, Just Gavriel
Dog/Child Abuse: Just Michael, Fart Smella, Crock Sucker
Sitter: Hotbox
1/2 Walkers: Fart Smella, Gadhafi, Twin Peaks
Dripping Assholes: Semen, Captain Caveman
...and now for this week's run:
Directions to Run 958:
Meeting time: Saturday Aug. 18th, 16:00, 1600hr, 4pm.
Location: Dizengoff circle (Here)
For you GPS-geekies: Tap Dizengoff, 94 or Zamenhoff 2, or Pinsker 70, or any other street you see in the map that is close... Note you will have to park on one of the surrounding streets.
Directions (Cuming from Ayalon):
- Get off Ayalon at Hashalom interchange heading west (into Tel-Aviv center)
- Drive straight until you get to the circle \square \ whatever the hell you wanna' call it.
- That's it, really.
Lost? How's that possible, the directions were sooo clear... Call Gayza Strip at 050-521-6016 and start screaming helplessly, he'll probably hang up on you.
Other messages
- IMPORTANT! A change has to be made to the Hare Raising Roster. PLEASE HELP!!! The Gonadfather had noted he won't be in Israel on Sep. 15th, thus we need a volunteer to take over the first Hash of the next HRR. Any takers?
- REMINDER: The hare is now responsible for writing the Hash High Lights while Hash-Scribe will only rewrite it however the hell he wants, so get your pencils ready!
Did you know?!
Another try with the beer-fest stuff
On another note, a song that was sent to HT from one of our visitors:
Drunk last night,
Drunk the night before.
Gonna' get drunk again,
Like I never been drunk before.
'Cause when I'm drunk,
I'm as happy as can be!
'Cause we're all 'part of the Hashing family.
Now the hashing family,
Is the best family,
That ever came over from Olde Germany.
We got the Highlande Dutch,
And the Lowlande Dutch,
And the Rotterdam Dutch,
And the IRISH!
Singing Glorious, GLORIOUS!
Glory be to God there are no more of us.
'Cause there's only one keg,
And each the (#) of us,
Could drink it all down,down down, down.....
Check out Choco Kisses from CA. She makes customized song books with your name and kennel's graphic for $15 USD/60 NIS. I can get the songbook made & shipped out this week = ) Pay $15 to Paypal account email@example.com,
Ajah Silva AKA Choco Kisses!
Hare roster - are you there?!
#959 Aug 25 - Fluffer
#960 Sep 1 - Ghdaffi
#961 Sep 8 - Loves The Cock
#962 Sep 15 - The Gonadfather - NEED REPLACEMENT
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Ollie & Si
Join Sony Award nominated best mates Oliver Gallant and Simon Alexander, as they discuss the day in the most unique and authentic way. From discussing the day's biggest twitter trends to telling hilarious stories from their personal lives, Ollie and Si have received rave reviews all across the world for their show and podcast.
For extra content, download the Ollie and Si podcast here - PODCAST
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Auckland - Pole Dancing - Pole Fitness
Updated: 03 Oct 2017
Combining dance, fitness and fun delivers an incredible fitness class that has so many benefits. Pole Dancing sculpts the body, strengthens the core and increases your upper body strength. You gain confidence, you burn calories and what's best you have a great time doing it! You will leave your class feeling empowered, energized and wanting to come back.
I opened Pole Fitness New Zealands doors four years ago and have loved every minute of it. I have all ages, all shapes and sizes and fitness abilities walking through the door and I absolutely LOVE teaching all of you!
There is absolutely no need to be nervous. We offer a casual, comfortable environment. Classes are relaxed they are a lot of fun and rewarding. Age is no issue either with my most mature client coming in at the ripe old age of 71. One last thing laughing is compulsory in my classes.
Viva Latino!
10 Newton Rd
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Please note the Pole Fitness classes are based in Studio 2 which is the ground level dance studio.
If you have any problems finding the studio please don't hesitate to call the mobile.
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a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.
~Lois Wyse
Thank you Joanna!
Beautiful necklace Alisa - love it
ooooh, that's pretty Alisa!!!
Alisa, Pretty, pretty post. I always tell my friends that they have saved me a million dollars in therapy bills. What a sweet message to your friend!
OH HOW I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE STORY BEHIND THIS ONE! :) I was sooooooooooo glad you & Cheryl joined us Friday night. You were both such a treat. Hope you will be back every month. LOVED your needlework. Have you finished? Next time you are at Art Night would you bring one of your journals? I alway drool over the photos & would love to see one in person. Have a great weekend. Charlene
You displayed the necklace soooo pretty. I know you just love it. Hoping you and Cheryl will make it next month and bring that piece you were working on. I want to see it finished!! Just love your work.
Hope you have a great day tomorrow.
Hugs, Pat
Hmmmmm, so true...
It's beautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous sentiment & necklace, Alisa. So fitting for you, such a beautiful person.
thanks for being a good friend... I'm glad you like your necklace!
I enjoyed making it for you. :)
hugs, Joanna
PS. Your photos are beautiful!
Can you photograph the rest of the necklaces I make?? LOL


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28.1Gregor Tresher – System X E.P (Drumcode)
Gregor Tresher has risen through the ranks to become one of Germanys biggest Techno exports. Since the release of his classic record from 2007 "A Thousand Nights" he has steadily built a huge fan base that has seen him take his music to all corners of the globe. Gregor has built an enviable discography releasing music on some of the biggest labels in Techno including Cocoon, Ovum and his own imprint Break New Soil. He now continues his long standing relationship with Adam Beyer's Drumcode with this monster 4 track E.P titled "System X"
All four tracks are to the high standard we have come to expect from Gregor and Drumcode. The pick for us is the fourth track on the E.P titled "Call To Arms". The rolling bassline builds intensity throughout the track keeping a constant peak time energy. The atmospheres that swirl around the heavy drums are perfectly placed and provide even more tension to track.
You can check out "Call To Arms" below.
You can stream and purchase the entire E.P at Beatport by clicking here
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Homes For Sale | South Oaks | Oxford MS 38655 | Real Estate | Mary Aquino
South Oaks in Oxford, MS is a beautiful neighborhood with large lots and 3 entrances near the hospital off South End Lamar and located inside the Oxford City School District.
Call or text Mary Aquino for showings today! 901-692-8844
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After years of being known for its nice, low-priced cars that rarely stood out on American roads, Kia has taken a huge step in changing that perception.
The automaker on Wednesday was rated the No. 1 brand in J.D. Power's annual survey of new model reliability, making it the first nonluxury brand to top the list since 1989.
"Ten years ago they were on the other end [of the rankings] and they've been slowly moving up, and moving up by leaps and bounds in the last few years," said Renee Stephens, vice president of U.S. automotive quality at J.D. Power.
Last year, the brand ranked No. 2.
Stephens credited the Korean automaker's steady ascent to its focus on "cleaner" launches of new models, where problems often pop up. She said Kia's manufacturing plants and dealers in the U.S. are doing a better job producing the brand's vehicles.
That improvement could explain why Kia was ranked slightly below the industry average in a separate study by J.D. Power earlier this year. In that survey among drivers of 3-year-old vehicles, Kia owners reported 153 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with the industry average 152.
Michael Sprague, chief operating officer for Kia Motors America, said the brand's No. 1 ranking in the latest J.D. Power survey "is the result of Kia's decade-long focus on craftsmanship and continuous improvement, and reflects the voice of our customers, which is the ultimate affirmation."


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Commercial Beekeeping
Beekeeping on a commercial scale
An account of the trials and tribulations of bee farming by one of its most successful practitioners. John Rawson was a bee farmer for 42 years and at various times acted as Chairman and Vice Chairman of The Bee Farmers Association of Great Britain. This is the account of the the experiences of Norman Rice, at one time the largest breeder of Queen Bees in the World. It is packed full of practical information of interest to all beekeepers.
Queen bee. Worker bees. Busy as a bee. These phrases have shaped perceptions of women for centuries, but how did these stereotypes begin? Who are the women who keep bees and what can we learn from them? This examines the fascinating evolution of the relationship between women and bees around the world. From Africa to Australia to Asia, women have participated in the pragmatic aspects of honey hunting and in the more advanced skills associated with beekeeping.
This is one of the great beekeeping books of all time. Manley draws on his commercial experience to explain all aspects of beekeeping. This is a book which is a joy to read, you read it, then reread it. As your experience improves you will understand more & more of the value of Manley's words. Strongly recommended.
Modern commercial beekeeping has changed from primarily honey production to crop pollination. With this change has come extraordinary stress–colonies are moved multiple times a year, increasing their exposure to diseases, parasites, and hive pests. Antibiotics and acaricides are being applied more frequently, resulting in resistance and comb contamination. The future use of bee colonies as mobile pollinator populations requires modern management methods with fresh perspectives on nutrition, breeding practices, and the role of microbes in sustaining colony health.
This booklet is intended to raise awareness and promote beekeeping, among people and organisations involved in supporting small-scale farming as a successful diversification enterprise that small-scale farmers in rural, urban and urban centres can integrate into their farming systems easily. This publication is by the Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division of The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and is particularly intended for their clients.
The Robson family have been engaged in commercial beekeeping in the border country of Scotland and Northern England for three generations. In this valuable book, Willie Robson reflects over the years that his family have been keeping bees and in so doing passes on invaluable information which beekeepers of all levels will find of use.
A review of the lessons learned, the practices adopted, and the equipment used by a 40-colony spare time beekeeper in diverse parts of England.


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In this Instructable we'll create a simple footswitch for turning on/off a mains powered tool (dremel/drill press/etc.).
Bill of materials:
- 2X 11x30cm boards
- Screws
- Momentary switch (e.g., door bell switch)
- Mains plugs (male and female)
- Power cord
You should take into account the power specs for the switch/cord and power tool (power of switch/cord > power of tool).
- Screwdriver
- Drill
- Router/Jigsaw/something that cuts holes
- Sandpaper
Step 1: Body
The body is composed by two pieces of wood:
- A hole should be cut into one of the boards to insert the switch.
- On the second board, and below the hole on the first, use the router to create a small depression in the wood. This depression will be used to accommodate the wiring.
- Use the router to cut a groove to allow the wiring to get out of the body. This groove should be cut in such a way that the cord is not loose inside it.
- Drill some holes for the screws on the second board.
Step 2: Electrical Stuff
To save space and to keep the number of connections to a minimum do the following:
- Peal off the outside insulation of the power cord somewhere in the middle (see youtube video).
- Cut on of the wires in half (not the ground one).
- Stick the two newly created ends into the switch.
- Slide the outside insulation so that the remaining wires are not exposed.
Attach male and female plugs to both ends of the cord.
Step 3: Assembly
Step 4: Final Result
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Video is not working.
But great idea
Good job, I bet the long wooden board is very comfortable...
Thank you! Initially I was going to use an electric wiring junction box for the job but the sizes that I had available were not fit for the job, the final result would be ugly and it would be more expensive, as did most of the job with scrap material that I had laying around.


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New York Non-Profit Marketing Firm
The Public Relations and Marketing Group was founded in 2002 by John C. Zaher. Since its inception, it has worked with non-profit organizations to help them communicate their stories to their audiences. The company is a full-service public relations and marketing company providing an array of services including media relations, government relations, web development & SEO, advertising and graphic design services. By providing these services under one roof, it has helped to ensure that its clients communicate with a consistent message, while providing an integrated approach and value to non-profits looking to maximize limited budgets during very difficult times for government grants and fundraising.
As you review our site, we stand ready to help. Use our contact form or
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The immense scope of the material covered in Butterfield's book requires a scholar of her talents, eminently knowledgeable in both medieval literature and music. Her dual talents emerged in print initially in her promising Cambridge dissertation, titled "Interpolated Lyric in Medieval Narrative Poetry" (1988), in which she examined the great quantity of so-called "refrains" and
rondeaux inserted into medieval romances, plays, and other literary genres. Although much of her published scholarship since the dissertation has focused on medieval literature, she has managed, now as a Lecturer in English at University College, London, to publish a few articles that also contribute significantly to our musical understanding of medieval refrains and rondeaux. [[1]] Then in 2002, some fourteen years after the dissertation, as if guided by the cyclic nature of the rondeau form, she returned to it, publishing its sequel (the subject of this review), substantially updated, revised, and expanded.
The title of Butterfield's book is somewhat vague, and perhaps it can be misleading, suggesting that it is an examination of two huge and seemingly distinct repertories, poetry and music, over an extensive period in France that encompasses most of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. In fact, her focus is primarily that of her dissertation, concentrating essentially on the intersection of French vernacular poetry and music particularly with regard to inserted lyrics. Following a mostly chronological path, she begins with Jean Renart's
Le Roman de la Rose, the earliest known work with inserted lyrics (c. 1210), and traces this tradition through to Machaut's Remede de Fortune and Voir Dit (c. 1340s and 1360s, respectively). The aim of her present study is much broader than that of her dissertation and is not confined merely to an examination of the inserted lyrics. She also discusses the role of the great anthologies of troubadour and trouvère song, with and without musical notation, and even includes in the mix the religious contrafacts of Gautier de Coinci's Le Miracles de Nostre Dame. The heart of her thesis is that French vernacular song existed in a wide variety of contexts, sometimes several for a single song, and that it cannot be understood fully until it is examined within those contexts.
Butterfield is not alone in her premise about the importance of contextuality in medieval song. She acknowledges a certain dependence on, and inspiration from, the important scholarship of others, including Maureen Boulton, Sylvia Huot, Michel Zink, and Gregory Stone (curiously Stone does not appear in the Bibliography). [[2]] However, Butterfield exceeds these studies by investigating the dynamics and volatility of songs as they move from one context to another through time and by evaluating the impact that writing down songs has had on literary and musical forms and genres. In this regard, the "refrains" are the most numerous and most likely to appear in more than one context, and they tend to blur distinctions between literary and musical genres. These short phrases, aphorisms, and exclamations, what Butterfield calls "the fundamental building block of medieval song forms" (6), are near the very center of her research. [[3]] From there she questions the concept of a clear division between songs of high courtly register and those of low popular style, a notion championed most eloquently by Christopher Page. [[4]] With abundant evidence showing that both types of songs occur in settings alluding to sophisticated and wealthy social surroundings, she puts Page's polemic in doubt. Butterfield sees genre differentiation as a product of manuscript presentation, formal distinctions between song and narrative, and gender associations as well as by register and social differences. She also claims to be the first "to link a group of hybrid works geographically, and think through the aesthetic consequences of this association" (7) in her study of the musically and literarily vibrant city of Arras.
Of critical interest to Butterfield is the role of the manuscript, not only as a text but as a representation of a performance. When song is involved, especially when it is mixed with narrative as in so many medieval romances, it calls into question the performative nature of the text. A manuscript's
mise en page has much to do with our understanding of a work's intended performance and reception. A case in point would be the presence or absence of musical notation. The scribe of Jean Renart's Roman de la Rose did not include music notation with the inserted lyrics, suggesting a familiarity with the oral event of performing these songs without the need of distancing his audience from that event with the artificial literary convention of musical notation. It is this textual collaboration between music and narrative and the literal and the oral in the manuscript sources that Butterfield addresses in Part I: Text and Performance.
In Chapter I, "Song and written record in the early thirteenth century," Butterfield argues against Paul Zumthor's theory that all medieval texts are inherently fragmentary and thereby incapable of conveying the temporal and gestural aspects of performance. [[5]] She sees in genre an attempt to specify the gestures and context of performance. Her examination of genre begins with a review of the prologues of early romances with songs, the
romans á chansons. Jean Renart expresses the novelty and self-consciousness of the roman á chansons in his prologue to Roman de la Rose. He points out the mixing of the genres of song and story and says that the song texts call to memory the actual tunes. Butterfield sees the manuscript's lack of musical notation as confirmation of Renart's oral intent in the song texts. To include musical notation would make the songs a literate event. Butterfield brings into this discussion Gerbert de Montreuil's Le roman de violette, which is modeled on Renart's Rose, and Gautier de Coinci's Miracles as well as the anonymous Aucassin et Nnicolette. In all these works, musical performance seems to be more than a "metaphorical presence" (24) in the text. Gautier even claims to accompany himself on the viele.
The second chapter, "The Sources of song," is the longest of the book. Here, Butterfield traces and compares the manuscript trends for chansonniers and narrative genres. She notes that the courtly
grands chants, the mainstay of Renart's lyric insertions, typically lack music notation and are rare in later romans á chansons. Curiously, music notation for grands chants in romances appears only for contrafacts such as those in Gautier de Coinci's Miracles. Butterfield also comments on similarities between chansonniers and romans á chansons observing that in both, music notation appears for only about one-quarter of the songs. There are even similarities in their layouts. She cautions against the notion that the presence of music notation implies a performance. Besides suggesting the orality of the song, lack of music notation for grands chants could stem from transcription difficulties. On the other hand, the thirteenth century saw a steady increase in notated refrains within romances. This, she reasons, is due to the refrains' shorter length and relative simplicity. However, when the refrains are associated with popular and dance songs such as the rondet de carole, it seems antithetical to their nature to be written down. Here, Butterfield reviews the longstanding debate, initiated between Alfred Jeanroy and Joseph Bédier, as to whether refrains are abbreviated versions of dance songs or if they are independent of any particular context. [[6]] She believes that refrains can stand on their own and draws on the fact that Renart seemed to distinguish between refrain and rondet de carole in Roman de la Rose. Further examination shows refrain texts to be a disjunctive element in rondets and suggests an "accidental relationship between a rondet and its refrain" (49). Butterfield portrays independent refrains as providing textual momentum, moving fluidly between speech and song and functioning as a connection between performance and description.
Part I concludes with chapter three, "The performance of song in Jean Renart's
Rose." Renart's inserted grands chants are contrasted with the dance songs according to performance circumstances, including the gender of the performers, their social class, and whether the situation is private or public. Indeed, nearly all grands chants are given to the aristocratic male roles and almost exclusively in private situations. Conversely, the refrains and rondets are performed in public by the general company until the very end when the principal male, Conrad, joins in a rondet. Butterfield sees this as a transformation necessary to the plot. Left out of the discussion altogether is a private performance of a chanson de toile, a courtly song of a lower register associated expressly with women, that is given to the principal female, Lïenor. The narrow approach to song and plot, based on this single roman á chansons, seems weak and a bit too contrived to be a useful model for further analyses.
In Part II, "the boundaries of genre," Butterfield sets out to isolate and define the known genre of song and explores the interplay between various genre. This interplay is effected basically through the appearance and cross-referencing of the same refrain or refrain-type in various genres. Chapter four, "The refrain," recounts the types of songs employing refrains including
chanson á refrain, chanson avec des refrains, rondeau, motet enté, and motet centon. She also notes the considerable variation in many refrain melodies as they appear in different manuscripts and generic contexts. [[7]] Chapter five, "Refrains in context," takes the refrain "Ainssi doit on aler/a son ami" and examines its appearance in six different works: two narratives, two motets, a rondeau, and a chanson avec des refrains. Butterfield exposes the degree of textual variation that occurs in refrains, which make it nearly impossible to separate individual refrains from refrain variants. In this study, she finds that refrains have a remarkable ability to "mediate between genres" (101). The refrain's ability to meet prescribed expectations for various genre shows it inherent adaptability. Chapter six examines contrafacta in the form of the chanson pieuses found in Gautier de Coinci's Miracles and elsewhere. A parasitic "genre," it resets secular songs with religious texts. Ironically, the very types of songs that Gautier eschewed, i.e. songs of farce and folly, caroles and pastourelles, he chose as models for religious contrafacts. Also in the contrafacts there is a liberal use of refrain citation which Butterfield sees as a deliberate attempt to popularize these songs.
Part III, "The location of culture," looks at the medieval city of Arras as a "nexus of different kinds of poetic production" (125). Chapter seven, "'Courtly' and 'popular' in the thirteenth century," attempts to establish a view of culture in Arras with all its social registers. Drawing on the work of modern scholars of medieval culture, Butterfield draws an analogy between the societal pairing of courtly and popular and that of narrative and refrain. In what seems almost cliché nowadays, she invokes the name and scholarship of literary critic Mikhail Bakhtin, using his analysis of Lensky's song in Pushkin's
Eugenij Onegin to effect a dense linguistic analogy to medieval composition. [[8]] Chapter eight, "Urban culture: Arras and the puys," continues with the cultural history of Arras. Much of the material here is taken from the standard histories of the city by Berger and Ungureanu. [[9]] Through shared refrains, Butterfield shows the regional web of connections between authors and the various genres of works involved. She reveals in these works how the refrains can either exploit the tension between courtly and popular literary registers or how they can even out the social differences. In what appears to be a mistake on page 149, Butterfield places a refrain, taken from the chanson de geste Audiger, in Le Jeu du Pelerin when in fact such a refrain occurs in Adam's Le jeu de Robin et de Marion. Indeed, Robin et Marion is the subject of chapter nine. A subject of intense research over the years, Adam's Robin et Marion is examined anew, tracing its refrains to other sources in which they appear with the intent of uncovering those elements of the pastourelle that Adam exploited. The "Jeu" is set against the background of political intrigue at the Neapolitan court of Adam's patron, Charles, Roi du Sicile. and offered as a sort of allegory of the events leading to the Sicilian Vespers.
Butterfield turns to the manuscript sources in Part IV, "Modes of Inscription." Chapter ten, "Songs in writing" is an examination of the physical aspects of the manuscript sources including the organization, the script, the music notation, the illuminations, and the borders. The results of her inspection of 231 manuscripts containing seventy- seven works are statistically represented in the book's Appendix (prepared in collaboration with Mark Everist). Here, the presence or absence of music notation is a major concern as is any possible indication that scribes knew they were copying a musical text. Chapter eleven is a detailed look at the unique "chantefable,"
Aucassin et Nicolette. This thirteenth-century work exists in one manuscript (BN fr. 2168, fol.70-80) and is the most direct of any narrative/music hybrid work in indicating the performance of its musical laisses. Butterfield crosses into the fourteenth century with chapter twelve, "Writing music, writing poetry: Le Roman d Fauvel in Paris BN fr. 146." This Fauvel manuscript is fascinating because it is the only major source of French polyphonic music in the first half of the century, and it introduces new genres: the sottes chansons and the fratras. The 55 refrains are all unique and they function as transitional agents and links between disparate elements.
A comparison of thirteenth and fourteenth century works is the focus of Part V, "Lyric and narrative." Chapter thirteen, "The two
Roses: Machaut and the thirteenth century," looks in particular at Machaut's Remede de Fortune, confirming its widely recognized thematic references to the "other" Roman de la Rose by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun, but insisting that it was Renart's Rose that was its exemplar for the relationship between narrative and lyric. Included in this lineage is Le Roman de Fauvel. Though the Remede resembles the thirteenth century romance, its purpose is much more varied than its thirteenth-century models; to a large degree it is didactic, introducing new fixed forms of polyphonic music with refrains and with a new type of music notation. Chapter fourteen, "Rewriting song: chanson, motet and dit," deals with the difficulty of describing the relationship between "narrative" and "lyric" when neither word seems to have had any currency in medieval France. Lacking this terminological distinction, medieval authors resorted to a host of different names to describe their lyric/narrative structures. Some designations are nominal while others, such as the dit and the salut, represent discernable formal distinctions. Chapter 15, "Citation and authorship from the thirteenth to the fourteenth century," highlights the problem of classifying refrains when, by the very nature of the genre, their original context is seemingly impossible to establish. They fail to fit the definition of a proverb and several refrain texts may fit one tune or several tunes may fit one text. Refrains are often constructed of clichés that can be reconstructed in numerous permutations. With these possible refrain formats in mind, Butterfield examines refrain treatment in five critical works: Baudouin de Condé's Li prison d'amours; Traduction et commentaire de l'ars amatoria d'Ovide; Nicole de Margival's Le Dit de la panthere d'amours; and Machaut's Remede de Fortune and Voir Dit.
Finally, Part VI, "The new art," questions the validity of the term "Ars nova" as applied to the fourteenth century because it overlooks a strong dependence on musical and literary developments from the thirteenth century. Chapter sixteen, "The
formes fixes: from Adam de la Halle to Guillaume de Machaut," compares the polyphonic rondeaux of Adam to the fixed refrain forms of Machaut. Butterfield sees the differences mainly in terms of text setting with Adam's being syllabic and Machaut's melismatic. Here, Butterfield's limited view disregards the needs of the radically different musical syntaxes in the two repertoires. Among the intervening connections between Adam and Machaut, she includes Roman de Fauvel and several other text-only works. Perhaps Butterfield's most provocative statement in the entire book is that Adam's polyphonic rondeaux should not be seen as polyphonic settings of dance songs but as the result of his experiments with refrains in the polyphony of his motets. She reasons this by comparing Adam's motet and rondeau settings of the same refrains. In the Epilogue, Butterfield quotes the opening of Deschamps' well known eulogy on Machaut in order to challenge the widely accepted notion that Deschamps was marking the end of an era when the art of music and poetry could be conjoined successfully in one writer. She thinks that this interpretation is too simplistic and that it is based on a conventional, and probably faulty, perception of the increasing role of literacy in the late Middle Ages. She points out that literacy never replaced the art of performance. An ever-changing relationship between poetry and music, narrative and lyric, continues on to the present.
Ardis Butterfield has produced a wonderfully insightful work, based on impeccable scholarship, and written in a lively and engaging fashion. It is intended for those who are familiar with medieval musical forms, medieval narrative genres, and the manuscripts of both repertories. However, generalists should find it accessible, especially with the glossary that she has provided. Specialists in narrative with lyric insertions will find this to be an invaluable resource.
[[1]] Most notable are "Repetition and Variation in the Thirteenth-Century Refrain,"
Journal of the Royal Music Association 116 (1991): 1-23; "The Language of Medieval Music: Two Thirteenth-Century Motets," Plainsong and Medieval Music 2 (1993): 1-16; and "The Refrain and the Transformation of Genre in Le Roman de Fauvel," in Fauvel Studies: Allegory, Chronicle, Music, and Image in Paris, Bibliotheque Nationale MS français 146, ed. by Margaret Bent and Andrew Wathey (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1998), 105-59.
[[2]] M. N. M. Boulton,
The Song in the Story: Lyric Insertions in French Narrative Fiction, 1200-1400 (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1993); Sylvia Huot, From Song to Book: The Poetics of Writing in Old French Lyric and Lyrical Narrative Poetry (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1987) and several other monographs; Michel Zink, Roman rose et rose rouge: Le Roman de la Rose ou de Guillaume de Dole de Jean Renart (Paris: Nizet, 1979); and Gregory B. Stone, The Death of the Troubadour: The Late Medieval Resistance to the Renaissance (Philadelphia: Univeristy of Pennsylvania Press, 1994).
[[3]] According to the standard catalog, Nico van den Boogard's
Rondeaux et Refrains du XIIe siecleau debut XIVe (Paris: Klincksieck, 1969), there are more than 2000 refrains and rondeaux with around 500 notated melodies.
[[4]] Christopher Page,
Voices and Instruments of the Middle Ages: Instrumental Practices and Songs in France 1100-1300 (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986).
[[5]] Paul Zumthor,
La Poesie et la Voix dans la civilisation medievale (Paris: Presses universitaires de France, 1984), 68.
[[6]] Alfred Jeanroy,
Les Origines de la poesie lyrique en France au Moyen Age, 4th ed. (Paris: Champion, 1965) and Joseph Bedier, "Les plus anciennes danses françaises," Revue des deux mondes 31 (1906): 398-424.
[[7]] For this purpose, all transcriptions are borrowed from Maria Fowler, "Musical Interpolations in Thirteenth- and Fourteenth-Century French Narratives" (Ph.D. diss. Yale, 1979).
[[8]] Mikhail Bakhtin,
The Dialogic Imagination, ed. and trans. by Michael Holquist and Caryl Emerson (Austin: University of Texas Press, 1981).
[[9]] Roger Berger,
Litterature et societe arrageoises au XIIIe siecle: Les chansons et dits artesiens (Arras, 1981); Berger, Le Necrologie de la confrerie des jongleurs et des bourgeois d'Arras (1194-1361), in 2 vols. (Arras, 1963; 1970); Marie Ungureanu, La Bourgeois naissante societe et litterature bourgeoises d'Arras (Arras, 1955).


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It has been almost a year since I decided to discover, watch, and write about some of the lesser talked about Hindi films of the era gone by. I have always had a history of starting something new with great excitement, which generally tapers off after a few early bouts of enthusiasm. But this thing that I had started, and incidently without giving it much thought, has stayed with me. I love the entire process of unearthing, and then downloading/buying these films. Imdb has been of great help. To a film buff like me, it is the best site ever. Much more important than the usual social networking ones for sure. Some of the recommendations came from family, some very rare ones from friends, and many from filmy forums and other blogs. Initially I was in great doubt about whether to write about all the movies I see, or to make the effort only for the ones in which I see some or the other merit. I decided on the latter and have maintained that for most parts. Because I take considerable time in choosing the films to watch, I have had a very few bad experiences in that regards. Here I will list some of the films that I sat to see with great expectations, but which hardly managed to engage or entertain or enlighten me. And I never really had the heart to do a thousand worded piece on them.
1. Bemisaal: A Hrishikesh Mukherjee film starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead. It looks like a complete winner from it's theme (I refrain from reading the user reviews if I am able to manage it, but couldn't with this one). However it was seriously a headache for me. It was easy to discern that this film was aimed at getting awards. The treatment of the film was quirky and dark for most parts, but sadly it was too incoherent to make an impact. I am sure many people can write deep and eloquent pieces on the acting performance of Mr. Bachchan here, but it is exactly that kind of a film. Pretentious. I hugely prefer a film like Juramana (from the same combo), over this.
2. Khilona: I really wanted to complete it. But couldn't. I think I couldn't go past the half and hour mark. It was too melodramatic, and the comedy track was too juvenile. Sanjeev Kumar's act in this film is considered one of his best. Hmm, easy to see why people will think that way. But I think there are numerous performances by him that are much much superior.
3. Mashaal: Man, I was super kicked about this one. A Yash Raj drama starring the veteran Dilip Kumar and a young and fiery Anil Kapoor. I had read somewhere that this is one of Yash Chopra's best. But to say that it was a letdown would be an understatement. The story had meat for sure. But the treatment was so archaic (or maybe it just hasn't aged well- but then his other movies have). As far as the performances go, Anil Kapoor was really impressive. But if there is a man who sees just one film of Dilip Kumar in his life- and if that film is this one- I bet he wouldn't even dream of considering him an acting great.
4. Mera Saaya: Considered a classic, and boasting of some great tunes, including the title song, I was very eager to see this Sunil Dutt and Sadhna starrer. However a very interesting plot became chronically repetitive beyond a point. Some of the sequences were so juvenile that I wanted to enter the film and put the case right. Seriously a huge letdown for me.
5.Rajnigandha: I absolutely love both Chitchor and Chhoti si Baat, so watched this in great anticipation. It is better than the average film for sure, but somehow it didn't impact me too much. The tone and tenor of the narrative was too uninspiring, and many of the scenes were too insipid. One of the films that inspired neither hate nor love. Indifference is I guess the right word to describe my feelings for it.
6. Shaukeen: I couldn't go beyond a few minutes of this 'cult' Basu Chatterjee classic comedy. Maybe things would have turned better later. But I was having no fun in watching the tharki buddhas ogling at young women (and not so young too). Eyesore.
7. Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda: I like the other Shyam Benegal movies that i have seen, but somehow I just couldn't appreciate this one. Too abstract, too philosophical, and too pretentious- evidently this one won many awards including the national ones. But then I saw the list of National Award winners chronologically... I think it had become a fashion by 1993 to give the award to Shyam Benegal.
8. Teesri Manzil:I haven't seen many Shammi Kapoor films from his prime. I had heard great things about this one from many people. Anirudh Guha, a critic I respect, had tweeted about this being his favorite film more than once. But I hardly enjoyed it at all. Shammi Kapoor acts the same way- be it the songs or a dramatic scene. While in the songs he exudes a joyous presence, in the rest of the film it is hard to bear him. Asha Paresh too irritates with her juvenile way of mouthing the dialogues. In my opinion she was the worst commercial actress ever.
There are many other movies which I saw and couldn't appreciate, but these are the ones I had expected to be really good.
Parting Note: I am so pissed by all these movies that I don't even feel like putting pictures/posters of them.