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Salvatore Reclaimed Wood Rectangular Dining
$1,428.90 – $2,287.00
This beautiful reclaimed wood dining table is sure to stand out in your home and be admired by your guests. This is a premium quality table that has been crafted by hand one at a time. This product has no MDF, particle board or plywood, it is made using 100% premium north american hardwoods. The table top uses solid 1 3/4" planks that are cut with CNC machinery and then tongued and grooved during the manual assembly process. Every table top is retrofitted by hand to its base using high grade steel bolts. The finish is a 12-step multilayer process that results in a product that looks and feels naturally aged. Expect every single one of these premium tables to have a unique character while offering superb quality.
- Dining table
- Tongue and groove construction
- 1 3/4" inch thick table top
- Made with American harvested hardwoods
- Fully assembled
- Finish samples available upon request
- Available in vintage white, dry grey/charcoal, walnut, maple, smoke, cognac, espresso or dry cement finish
- 72 inches in length by 40 inches wide x 30 inches high
- 84 inches in length by 40 inches wide x 30 inches high
- 90 inches in length by 40 inches wide x 30 inches high
- 96 inches in length by 40 inches wide x 30 inches high
- 108 inches in length by 44 inches wide x 30 inches high
Weight: 140 to 180 pounds
Other Search Names: Toscana
Additional information
|Country of Manufacture
108"W x 44"D x 30"H, 60"W x 40"D x 30"H, 72"W x 40"D x 30"H, 84"W x 40"D x 30"H, 90"W x 40"D x 30"H, 96"W x 40"D x 30"H
|Distressed Finish
White, Cement, Grey, Espresso, Maple, Smoke, Cognac, Walnut
|Size Rectangular
72", 84", 96", 108"
|Warranty Length
|Warranty Term
3 reviews for Salvatore Reclaimed Wood Rectangular Dining
Rated 5 out of 5
Mannie –
This table is B E A U T I F U L !!
I wasn't sure about buying a dining table on the internet, but when I received it, I was amazed on how beautiful it was, I recommend it without a doubt!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Marie –
We ordered the dry smoke finish and it was exactly what we were looking for. This table is beautiful! Very good construction!
Karen –
I look all over the map on the internet and even retail stores and while there are great quality tables out there, nothing matched the price and what seemed to be the quality of this product. Luckily the company that makes it had other good reviews and that made my decision easier. We just got the table and it is stunning. Just like the picture but better quality. We re using 8 chairs on the 90 inch size and they fit perfect. Highly recommended
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PM102 - Wheel
|Operating Weight - With Full Water Tank
|37705 lb (17100 kg)
|Shipping Weight - With Empty Water Tank
|36160 lb (16400 kg)
|Inside Turn Radius
|6.6 ft (2.1 m)
|Maximum Travel Speed
|3.9 mile/h (6.4 km/h)
|Operating Weight - With Full Water Tank
|37705 lb (17100 kg)
|Shipping Weight - With Empty Water Tank
|36160 lb (16400 kg)
|Inside Turn Radius
|6.6 ft (2.1 m)
|Maximum Travel Speed
|3.9 mile/h (6.4 km/h)
|Operating Speed
|89 ft/min (27 m/min)
|Engine Model
|C7 with ACERT
|Gross Power
|225 HP (168 kW)
|Operating Length - Conveyor Up
|35.08 ft (10.7 m)
|Operating Width
|6.5 ft (2 m)
|Maximum Operating Height
|11.17 ft (3.4 m)
|Minimum Operating Height
|7.67 ft (2.38 m)
|Maximum Truck Clearance
|15.58 ft (4.8 m)
|Shipping Length - Base Machine
|17.42 ft (5.33 m)
|Shipping Maximum Height
|10.08 ft (3.1 m)
|Shipping Width
|7.75 ft (2.4 m)
|Shipping Length - With Conveyor Folded
|27.67 ft (8.5 m)
|Cutting Width
|40 in (1000 mm)
|Maximum Cutting Depth
|12 in (305 mm)
|Number of Cutting Tools
|Collecting Conveyor Speed
|827 ft/min (252 m/min)
|Collecting Conveyor Width
|21.6 in (550 mm)
|Discharge Conveyor Length
|20.5 ft (6.3 m)
|Discharge Conveyor Width
|23.6 in (600 mm)
|Discharge Conveyor Maximum Speed
|827 ft/min (252 m/min)
|Discharge Conveyor Swing - From Center
|41 ° (41 °)
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|105 gal (US) (400 l)
|Water Spray System
|280 gal (US) (1060 l)
Benefits and Features
Cat Diesel Engine
The engine offers outstanding value by combining industry leading electronic capabilities, performance and reliability with optimum fuel economy.
Optimized Power Curve
Engine power curve is optimized for milling applications providing optimum power while keeping the engine operating at peak efficiency.
Turbocharged and Air-to-air Aftercooling (ATAAC)
High horsepower with increased response time is assured while keeping exhaust temperatures low and in concert with the tight tolerance combustion chamber components, maximizing fuel efficiency and minimizing emissions.
Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection
This feature provides reduced engine noise, improved fuel economy, faster hot and/or cold starts and better high altitude performance.
Load Control System (Anti-Stall)
The electronically controlled system matches propel speed to load on engine for maximum production.
Two Speed Ranges
The machine operates at either maximum torque throughout the entire milling speed range or at a faster travel speed for moving around the job site.
Positive Traction Control (Flow Divider)
Equal hydraulic oil flow to each drive motor increases tractive effort in hard cutting applications. The positive traction control is actuated from the operator's console.
Polyurethane Track Pads
Track pads in polyurethane provide long service life and positive traction on all pavement surfaces.
Total Traction
The hydrostatic transmission on all four wheels, via a flow divider, and self levelling front axle ensure positive traction and optimum performance in all applications.
Optimum Maneuverability
The large, wide-tread tires provide optimum maneuverability on tight curves and traction when driving in and out of the cut.
High Travel Speed
The high travel speed of the PM102 significantly reduces repositioning times and machine transfer on the job site.
Flush Cutting
The right rear wheel support can be positioned inside the machine's cutting width for full flush cutting applications. With the right rear wheel swung in, the machine can cut close to a wall, barrier, or other vertical obstruction.
Mechanical Dry Clutch
The rotor drive consists of trapezoid pulleys, molded high-strength belt and a hydrauliccoupling dry clutch. The field-proven drive system delivers reliability and long service life.
Drive Train Protection
A drive train protection device protects rotor drive system, rotor and tools by instantly disengaging rotor drive whenever an abrupt drop in rotor rpm occurs.
Two Cutting Speeds
Upper and lower sheaves are easily interchangeable for maximum torque with the toughest materials and different material sizing requirements.
Molded Six-Rib High Tensile Belt
High tensile belt provides efficient transmission and long service life.
Automatic Belt Tension Adjustment
The hydraulically powered automatic drive belt tensioner prevents rotor drive belt slippage and reduces maintenance.
98 Carbide-Tipped Tools
Tools are mounted in durable three-piece, quick release patented tool holders and arranged in a triple wrap flighting pattern for maximum breakout force.
Quick Release Conical Tool Holders
A tapered fit maintains tightness in holder base. Fast and effortless tool removal is provided by the quick release conical tool holder tool removing system.
Large Replaceable Carbide Faced Loading Paddles
Loading paddles effectively move milled material onto collecting conveyor resulting in higher production and less wear on inside of rotor chamber and cutting tools.
Optimum Tool Spacing
Triple-tree tool placement on rotor ends provides optimum tool spacing to clean up loose material and reduces wear on drum when maneuvering in the cut.
Optimum Material Sizing and Gradation
The hydraulically operated anti-slab device prevents slabbing of the road surface, protects the collecting conveyor and ensures an optimum discharge opening to the rotor chamber.
Maximum Efficiency
The collecting conveyor's width measures in at 550 mm (21.6") and is driven by a high torque hydraulic motor for maximum efficiency.
Variable Belt Speed
The collecting conveyor features variable belt speed for optimum production in all applications. Reversible belt rotation control is also provided.
Optimum Dust Reduction
Standard pressurized water spray lubricates and controls dust on collecting belt. Water spray nozzles are easily removed for inspection and replacement without the need for tools.
Folding Conveyor
Machine transportation is made easier by the folding front conveyor that reduces the machine dimensions.
Hydrualically Controlled Height Adjustment
The upper conveyor's width measures in at 600 mm (23.6") and its height adjustment is hydraulically controlled while two cylinders provide a 41 degree swing to the left and right.
Variable Loading Belt Speed and Reversible Rotation
The front loading conveyor also includes variable belt speed and reversible belt rotation control. The loading belt speed is infinitely variable and provides optimum discharge capability for uniformly loading the haul truck.
Simplified Conveyor Removal
Quick-fitting hydraulics and mechanical conveyor components allow the front conveyor to be easily detached from the machine.
Ergonomic Operator's Station
The full width operator's station provides a view of the front loading conveyor and side plates for precise and rapid positioning.
Suspension Seat
Durable suspension seat with armrest provides optimum operator comfort.
Warning Horns and Shut Down Buttons
Located on the operator's station and at ground level control stations.
Hydrualically Operated Canopy Option
Full width canopy with two extending side wings and front windshield and rear window provides optimum operator comfort and protection. Canopy can be hydraulically lowered during transportation.
Operating Controls
The distribution and clear instrumentation layout on the front and side control consoles have been designed to ensure minimum operator effort and maximum automation. All gauges and displays are easily visible even in direct sunlight.
Graphic Disply
A large display, easily visible in direct sunlight, provides operating parameters for machine and engine diagnostics. The display presents a single interface for service diagnostics and calibration.
Computerized Monitoring System (CMS)
The system constantly monitors system pressures and engine condition with multiple modes of operation. Alerts the operator if a problem does occur with three levels of event information.
Standby Control
A single switch control allows the operator to engage or disengage main operating functions including propel, water spray system, leveling system and conveyor rotation for maximum automation.
Flush Cutting
The right rear leg can be swung in within the machine's cutting width for full flush cutting applications. With the right rear leg swung in, the machine can cut close to a wall, barrier or other vertical obstruction.
Exclusive Caterpillar Single-Peice Swing-Arm Design
The swing-in arm mechanism ensures increased rigidity eliminating excessive wear for increased component life.
Automatic Control
The rear leg swing-in system is automatic and controlled from the operator's station. The operator is not required to leave the seat while positioning the right rear leg within the machine's cutting width.
Precise Control
A microprocessor electronically controls the steering angle of the right rear track. The rear track steering angle is automatically adjusted in relation to the position of the front tracks.
Enhanced Steering Ability
The machine's rear track steering feature facilitates operation in confined areas and ensures a close cut around cul-de-sacs or turns. The right rear track steers in both positions, whether positioned within or outside the cutting width.
Contacting Wire Rope Grade Sensors
Wire rope grade sensor measures side plate movement that enables the entire length of the side plate to become an averaging device for extremely accurate grade matching. Cross slope sensor adds to system versatility.
Leveling Control Boxes
Two control boxes located at the operator's station allow manual or automatic leveling adjustment. Constant read-out for rotor depth and cross slope are displayed on each control box and is easily visible even in direct sunlight or low light conditions.
Large Service Doors
Large service doors provide access to engine and hydraulic components. Engine side covers swing wide to allow ground level access to engine. Rear cover swings up for access to radiator and oil cooler.
Hydrualic Rotor Service Door
The rotor service door opens wide for easy access to rotor for inspection and tool maintenance.
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
The ECM monitors machine systems and provides self-diagnostics for operator or service personnel.
All-Weather Connectors
Nylon braided wrap ensure electrical system integrity.
Visual Indicators
Visual indicators allow easy check of water spray tank level and hydraulic oil tank level.

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Flagstaff Trust
The Flagstaff Trust was established in 1999 by two Honorary RAFYC members, Liz and Humph Jowett. The Trust makes provision for youngsters to undertake all types of sailing, the current criteria being that they are aged below 25 years and are resident within a 25 mile radius of Hamble. Since then more than 400 young people have benefited from a variety of RYA approved courses, sbsidised by the Trust. Please Note: these criteria are under review by HRSC (August 2015).
Some years ago it was decided by the management to pass administration of the Flagstaff Trust over to the Hamble River Sailing Club. At that time the RAFYC had neither the resources nor volunteers required to enable the Trust to fulfil its purpose.
RAFYC members who fulfil the Trust's criteria are welcome to take part in all Flagstaff Trust schemes and additionally are welcome to join in the HRSC cadet activities as part of the reciprocal arrangement between the two clubs.
The Flagstaff Trust partially funds RYA training courses for RAFYC and HRSC members who fulfil the specified criteria.
Please click the link to the RYA site or the Youth Sailing which explains the courses more fully.
Please see the HRSC website or contact Gemma Payne at the Hamble River Sailing Club (T:023 8045 2070) for further details.


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For Ken Sloan, the primacy of painting is color. He is certain this is not a unique philosophy, but he assumes his approach to color is uniquely defined by my own aesthetic. "Color is the inspiration and the resolution. Color is memory. Color is music. Color is heart. Color is soul. Color is intellect."
Ken agonizes over the colors he create for each piece . . . like a musician searching for a sound that will resonate exactly as he or she wants it to. He believes that colors (and combinations of colors) are tied to a person's visual / sense memories in ways that no one can completely grasp.
He works with epoxy resin to create his abstract works. Layers of transparent, semi-transparent, and opaque resin are used in his process. Both liquid and powdered pigments are applied in the medium. When the resin is poured it looks like liquid. When it dries, it still looks like liquid. Each color layer is allowed to fully cure before the next is applied. The completed pieces are heavily textured, and although the medium is modern, the pieces have an organic feel. Ken thinks of the finished pieces as fluid, liquid sculptures. The glassy transparent and semi-transparent layers allow the viewer to see the evolution of the piece and the journey travelled in each painting.


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October 2017
Expansion V references new projects and aesthetic directions undertaken by the
portfolio group of Emmitt Booher, Paul Schranz, Storm Sermay, Sirous Partovi, and
James Rodgers. The exhibition was curated by Emmitt Booher.
Dona Ana Arts Council Arts & Cultural Center
Mesilla, New Mexico
Artist Reception October 19th.
Artist reception September 8, 6 - 9 PM
Le Fe Cultural Center (click for map)
El Paso, Texas
The 4th annual invitational visual stills exhibition features a diverse group of photographers displaying their individual and unique vision.
Two of my four photographs in Foto Frontera are shown above. There will be an additional eight images shown in an audio/visual presentation at the opening reception.
July 2017
Water on the Border-The Border Artists
Branigan Cultural Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Artists' Reception, July 7, 5-7PM
Exhibition duration: June 30-September 16, 2017
I am looking forward to my first exhibition with The Border Artists. I have long admired this organization for it's diverse, creative and inspiring artists. The exhibition will feature works by 19 artist members in multiple mediums that address the topic of water in the Rio Grande US/Mexico border region. Three of my works will be represented in this show, two archival pigment prints and a varnished vellum over silver leaf triptych.
ILLUMINANCE:2017: A Musical View
Buddy Holly Center, "Where Art and Music Collide"
Lubbock, Texas
Juror; Brett Erickson, Closing reception featuring talk by Brett on July 22.
Three of my photographs where accepted in this exhibition. A National biennial photography exhibit that explores the long-standing relationship between music and photography. Invited photographers explore the intercourse of tone, color and image, in all its powerful permutations.
April 2017
Annual New Mexico Photographic Arts Show
New Mexico Expo Fine Arts Building
Albuquerque, New Mexico
February 2017
NANPA-Expressions 2017
North American Nature Photography Association
"Tracks" , a winter photograph in Yellowstone National Park was accepted and printed in NANPA's annual photography competition.
November 2016
High and Dry XIV
A photographic exhibition of peoples & places of the world's dry lands
International Cultural Center of Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
November 23-January 25, 2017
Juror: Amy Holmes George
First Place Award-"Jornada del Muerto"
Juror's comments:
"Your photograph is simply stunning. It is the quintessential "high and dry" image. I was struck by the grand sense of scale and how I felt as if I was floating high above the landscape. The many layers of information offer so much to the eye. And, even the choice to print the image in black and white seems to convey a sense of "dryness" . . .
August 2016
International Eye of the Camera-2016
Juried Photography Exhibit sponsored by the El Paso Art Association and The International Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas.
Best of Show, B&W awarded to Casa Grande through the Window_Big Bend National Park
Sponsor's Award awarded to Ascension_Bosque del Apache
Exhibit to be on display through August 31, 2016
Both prints are available as Limited Edition framed or unframed. Please contact me for series numbers available and pricing.
July 2016
Mesilla, New Mexico photographer Emmitt Booher was recently featured on KRWG Public Television's Living Here program. This installment of Living Here discusses Emmitt's recent Artist in Residence assignment, as well as, some of his favorite places to photograph. The segment was filmed at the Rio Grande Theatre and produced by Christian Valle.
Spring Announcements 2016
2016 Artist-In-Residence for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
It is an honor to be named the 2016 Artist-in-Residence for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. I look forward to representing the Monument's rich legacy through my photographs, and building public awareness for its majestic beauty.
Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography
My work is now represented by The Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography in Carrizozo, New Mexico. Since opening it's doors in 2014 the TBGOP has garnered many accolades for it's commitment of representing New Mexico through photography. At over 7,500 sq ft of exhibition space, it is the largest All Photography, All New Mexico, gallery in the State. When traveling across New Mexico, take some time to check out the gallery and the, soon to be famous, 12th street scene.
The Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography


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GAVI Matching Fund raises US$ 152 million with support from corporations and foundations
Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO, GAVI Alliance; Christopher Elias, President, Global Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Justine Greening, Secretary of State, UK Department for International Development; Rajiv Shah, Administrator, USAID.
Credit: GAVI/2014/Tobias Schmid.
Davos, Switzerland, 24 January 2014 – A unique vaccine funding mechanism that leverages cash and business expertise from corporations and foundations has secured more than US$ 150 million in just 30 months, it was announced today at a CEO Breakfast organised by the GAVI Alliance during the World Economic Forum.
The private sector contributions are being used to help GAVI immunise children in developing countries. The GAVI Matching Fund, supported by the UK Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, matches donations from companies, foundations, their employees, and business partners, to purchase vaccines, address operational challenges and improve efficiency in vaccine delivery.
Since the GAVI Matching Fund was established in June 2011, 12 private sector partners have donated US$ 76 million, an amount matched by the UK Government or the Gates Foundation.
In addition, corporations such as Vodafone have provided significant technology and expertise to help address operational challenges, such as maintaining appropriate vaccine stocks. Others, such as the ELMA Vaccines and Immunization Foundation, are helping GAVI overcome urgent problems in transportation and refrigeration.
Bill Gates and Justine Greening underlined the critical role private sector partnerships play in boosting global health. They both called for increased participation by the private sector to help reach the 22 million children who go unvaccinated each year.
Speaking at the event, UK International Development Secretary Justine Greening said: "Every twenty seconds a child dies from preventable diseases. Britain is supporting GAVI's work across the developing world to help end this tragedy. Just as Britain is harnessing the private sector to change the way we do development, these business partnerships are delivering the investment needed to bring life-saving vaccines to millions of the world's poorest children."
"The private sector - working closely with Governments and civil society - can play a crucial role in delivering vaccines to save children's lives," said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "GAVI has been a game changer in the field of immunisation by using new technology and innovative finance schemes to accelerate the delivery of vaccines."
More than 30 CEOs, senior executives, and government leaders attended the CEO Breakfast to discuss ways that the private sector is engaging in global health and immunisation.
"The private sector has been a vital partner in helping GAVI overcome significant obstacles to vaccinating the world's poorest children," said GAVI Alliance Board Chair Dagfinn Høybråten. "Vaccines have demonstrated significant public health returns and proven to be an engine for economic development. Public-private partnerships make sense."
Vaccines have demonstrated significant public health returns and proven to be an engine for economic development. Public-private partnerships make sense.
Dagfinn Høybråten, GAVI Alliance Board Chair
GAVI is well-positioned for an active year in working with the private sector. It began with the implementation this month of a multi-year initiative, announced in December 2012, with Vodafone to deploy mobile technology in 90 remote health facilities in Mozambique – nearly 10% of all immunisation facilities in the country - to increase immunisation coverage, reduce drop-out rates and improve vaccine stock management.
The Vodafone project highlights GAVI's focus on bringing private sector expertise to help overcome operational challenges to immunisation. Vodafone's mobile technology will enable health workers to register, update and search vaccine records, send targeted alerts and reminders to care givers, monitor vaccine stocks via mobile phones and provide near instant reports for health workers and managers. If successful, it could be rolled out nationally and offered to other African countries.
GAVI also has partnered with Lions Clubs International and LDS Charities, both of whom are deploying global networks of volunteers to help GAVI increase immunisation rates by educating the public about the availability and benefits of vaccines. Comic Relief, another GAVI private sector partner, has highlighted immunisation to millions through telethons on the BBC and with British Airways. GAVI's first private sector partner, Spain's "la Caixa" bank, has helped raise significant funds for GAVI through its foundation by engaging its employees and the Spanish business sector in supporting immunisation programmes.
New contributions to GAVI announced at the CEO Breakfast include US$ 4 million through a donation from the ELMA Vaccines and Immunization Foundation: US$ 2 million matched by the UK Government. This will support a Supply Chain Fund that will help countries address urgent problems in vaccine transportation, refrigeration, or stock management to help ensure that children receive life-saving vaccines.
"I hope that the ELMA Vaccines and Immunization Foundation investment to set up the Supply Chain Fund will help improve the delivery of vaccines to children in the poorest countries," said Tom McPartland, CEO of The ELMA Philanthropies Services. "We are committed to overcoming roadblocks in delivering temperature-sensitive vaccines to remote areas so that every child everywhere is vaccinated."
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Paarl is easily reachable from Cape Town on the N1 motorway in 30 minutes. Cape Town International Airport is only 40 minutes away. We offer airport transfers, holiday planning, visits to local attractions and guided tours.
Guest lounge:
With picture perfect view over to the mountains.
The pool area:
Relax by the large sparkling salt water swimming pool in the beautiful garden. Sun umbrellas, comfortable loungers. Pool towels supplied. Fresh water solar heated shower.
All rooms air conditioned, en suite and have own private entrance with outside sun terrace seating patios.
Modern rooms with air conditioning, ceiling fan, wall mounted flat screen TV, free WiFi connection, stocked bar fridge, tea tray, hair dryer, wall safe, heating in the winter.
Delicious breakfast served in the dining room or the garden terrace. Fresh farm produce sourced in the local area. Fresh eggs, fruit, local hams, bacon and cheese. Muffins and bread baked daily.
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Room 1: Superior room, king size bed, has a splendid view of the garden and mountains beyond the Berg River Valley. Private seating patio with sun umbrella. King size bed. Shower only in the modern bathroom. Own private entrance through glass French doors into the garden
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Room 3: King size bed(or 2 single beds), please specify at the time of booking. Large newly refurbished bathroom with separate shower and a large bath, 2 basins, heated towel rail. Shady patio seating outside the room. Coolest room in the hot Paarl summer.
Room 4: The largest room, has an extra large king size bed, (2 single beds can be added), large shower and a separate bath in the modern bathroom. Outside vine shaded patio seating. Private entrance through glass French doors. View of the garden and mountains beyond. Guests can park their car outside the room.
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If you have a Macbook, a hipster approved iTunes library and a fedora collection, you might want to consider a career in DJing. But not so fast! Not all DJs are busy posing for nightlife photogs while their iPods are getting its shuffle on. Introducing (for the unlucky ones lacking the member's only Eldridge card) DJ Mia Moretti. And she's got a lot going on for her: the is-that-Chloe-Sevigny? looks and impressive DJ credentials including touring Europe with, you know, former PAPER cover girl and buddy Katy Perry (On that note, kind of obsessed with Mia's "Waking Up in Vegas" Baby Grand remix). When we met up to chit chat, we both shared something in common (hangovers) and agreed on the perfect remedy (nachos and beer). But her hangover source (hitting up DJ Cassidy's celebrity soiree at the Public Library before jetting to work over at Rock Wednesdays at the Eldridge) was a lot cooler than mine (an unfortunate late night shit show at the not-so-chic the Cock). Move over SamRo: Mia doesn't just party like a rock star, she is one. Read on for proof.
What song are you obsessed with at the moment?
Right now I always play Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere." It's so good. I can't really get away with that everywhere though. Like I tried to play it at Georgica in the Hamptons. They didn't want Fleetwood Mac -- they wanted Beyonce. When I have to play really cheesy, I try to play like old Destiny's Child like "Bugaboo." Because I actually really like that stuff and you don't hear it. I try not to play shit you've heard like 10 times that night. I hate when you walk into a place and it just sounds like every other place.
How would you compare the DJ scene in LA vs. NY?
It's interesting because when I started DJing in LA, I was playing mostly electro -- like Justice and Simian Mobile Disco and electro-rock. And when I moved to New York like a year ago, I was so sick of MSTRKRFT and all that shit, and by the time I moved here it was just getting popular. Hip-hop has been popular in New York I feel like until up until last year; last year electro kind of got big. I had to kind of learn how to play hip- hop because I never played hip-hop in LA. But out here, one of my first DJ gigs, they wanted hip-hop all night. And I was like "Fuck, do I have four hours of hip-hop on my computer right now?" But also, Serato, the program I use, got popular in LA a year before it got popular in New York.
So are New Yorkers more focused on their dranks and pretty people than the music?
It's just a different style of DJing. In New York, there's the whole DFA scene -- really into disco and almost vinyl snobs. Really into their records. And I remember seeing Justin Miller playing records and I was like "Fuck!" I learned on records because my friend who was teaching me forced me to and took me record shopping and all of that. But once I kind of learned, I switched over to Serato. The style of DJing in LA was more forefronted by DJ AM and doing the mashup kind of style, and using Serato for that style DJing is a lot more convenient. Because you're mixing the songs a lot more or looping a cappella over something. That's the thing in LA -- there are actually clubs here who just play off of their iTunes. They don't mix at all. But maybe it's because there's just so many fucking bars in New York and they need more DJs. But in LA, you would never see a DJ with just an iPod.
Would you say DJ AM introduced you to the DJ world?
DJ AM taught me a lot. Before I ever wanted to DJ, he was a friend of mine and I used to go wherever he was playing. I didn't really know what a DJ was doing until I heard him play. And then he gave me turntables and taught me the basics kind of. But it was actually Luke [McFadden, of Cut Chemist], who's an amazing DJ as well, who took me record shopping and actually put the pieces together for me -- because what Luke does is really tel a whole story. You wanna create a flow. I like playing songs for a reason. Not just like "oh, this song and that song."
So you never have a set playlist or anything?
No, I never plan it out. I always feel it out. You never know -- I might make a crate, which is kind of like a playlist, with like 500 songs that I think I might wanna play to kind of narrow it down so I don't have to search for every single song. There's always a reason you play the next song. You can tell when you play a Tom Petty song and a bunch of people get really excited -- because they're gonna like old rock 'n' roll or kind of like the down home stuff. But sometimes you put it on, and people have no idea what it is and you're like, "OK!" That's when I know I can't play Stevie Nicks next.
Who are you favorite DJs and why?
There are two resident DJs at Le Baron in Paris that I fell in love with when I was there -- the cutest girl named Sunshine and an equally cute boy named LeAm. They play a lot of the good rock 'n' roll and oldies and disco that you hear at, say, Beatrice, but they actually mix, so it's not just an iPod shuffling your favorite tunes. They are great DJs with great taste in music -- they aren't trying to show off or prove themselves, which I find obnoxious sometimes. I don't think you have to scratch and cut a lot or play mash-ups to be considered a good DJ... especially when a lot of the DJs I've heard lately that play like that are actually just playing pre-made mashups and other people's mixtapes and edits. I hate that.
Tell me about some of the craziest/most fulfilling DJ gig you've had so far.
Hands down, without a doubt, it as the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria. That's the craziest party I've ever seen, imagined, dreamt of. I couldn't script a better party.
Favorite places to shop for your signature bedazzled corsets and such?
Anica in San Francisco, Pop Killer in LA... and Pat Fields, Pat Fields, Pat Fields! But the sidewalk sales are the only place I purchase; it's kinda more my price point.
So what's the biggest perk of being a DJ?
Getting to listen to music all day and work with other artists; that's really a dream come true.
What's up next for Mia Moretti?
I would love to do music for fashion shows -- collaborating with other artists is the most inspiring thing for me as an artist. I've been doing a mixtape every season for this great line out of San Francisco called Rosenmunns. It's kind of a soundtrack to the collection. I always look forward to doing that with them because they are two of the most creative and unique people i know. Also, hopefully I'll finish the EP, "Nightshades," I started with my friend Marcelle from Voomz, but right now we are geographically challenged.
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So far I have filled 5 journals with ramblings, thoughts, and all the mundane details of my life in Ethiopia. For posterity right? Some of these journal entries get cleaned up and refined into blog posts here, but most sit unnoticed, buried in the obscurity of my journal's pages. Until now. Think of this as a sort of collection of B-Sides from a musician; stuff that's not good enough for the final cut, but maybe worth something to someone who cares. Please take a look but just remember that these are all unrefined and probably out of context. But I like it that way.
Volume 1: October 3, 2012 to February 20, 2013
October 4, 2012: On Tuesday morning we boarded a 3 month old Boeing 787 Dreamliner with direct service to Addis Ababa. That jet was so nice! Big seats, good lighting, good service, lots of head room. It's such a juxtaposition to fly into one of the poorest countries in the world on the most advanced airplane of our time. I helped make parts for the 787 while working for Hexcel in Kent. Maybe some of those parts were on this plane.
October 11, 2012: I made a fool of myself, but that's pretty common here.
October 14, 2012: A lot of people give me a statement about America, or a comparison between America and Ethiopia and ask me for an affirmative statement. Like "In Ethiopia we grow corn, teff, wheat, and cabbage. What do you grow?" or "Football was invented in Ethiopia right?" or "Chickens lay eggs which turn into new chickens after a few weeks. Is this also true in your country?" or "In America there are more Universities than students right?" well not exactly…I say.
October 17, 2012: I got in the shower and got wet..then because the water is so cold, I went to turn it off while I soaped up. But I must have busted the sketchy wired-up jerry rigged handle valve because water was shooting out. I fiddled with it for a while and just made things worse, so I decided that I would at least get clean while I could before calling for help . After another failed attempt to turn off the water, I put on my underwear and opened the door. I called for Wogany, since I was indecent, by Ethiopian standards, but Natee responded instead. I told her to turn off the water supply. She tried to but ended up opening the valve full bore instead by twisting it the wrong way. She woke up Befakadu and he cut the water, finally! Water was everywhere. What a mess. Tonight I told the family about righty tighty and lefty loosy. They thought that was hilarious.
October 21, 2012: I tried the small intestines of the sheep cooked with the heart, onion, and hot peppers. It looked like a big bowl of pasta but tasted like the smell of slaughter and barnyard poo. Even the main dinner dish was that way. I think I like a lot of foods and flavors, but the intestines were too much. Only a few bites for me. Luckily Gashe was so into it and had no qualms with eating most of it.
November 3, 2012: Well the first night at my house in Abi Adi turned out to be a bit more than I expected. The mosquitoes turned out to be completely terrible. I couldn't sleep because they were so bad. After lots of swatting and rolling around, I finally just put my pants and socks back on and covered my head with my sleeping bag. It was too hot to cover up but I didn't want to open the windows and let more in. I would wake up every few minutes and go on a mosquito killing spree by smashing all the ones I found "resting" on the walls. I gave up and put Wilco on my iPod and passed out at midnight. But I woke up with a room full of fat red mosquitoes and around 50 red dots on each hand and foot. [This turned into a blog post later]
November 3, 2012: First impressions are funny and often misinformed.
November 4, 2012: Today I told Tuha about Mira. I explained how she works in marketing for a financial company. Then I realized that probably doesn't make a whole lot of sense. He tried to summarize "marketing" by equating it with the real market here in Abi Adi. While it's all an exchange of something for money, it's very different; financial markets, 401ks, and actuary accountants are pretty far removed from the lay person of Abi Adi. Mira and my life are pretty damn different now.
November 7, 2012: GoBama 2012! He won! I think. I just saw bits and pieces of the coverage on ETV. People here in Ethiopia seem pretty stoked.
November 10, 2012: Ataytay says that the people of Tigray are hard working and very clever because they can farm the poor sandy soil. The people of Oromia are not very hard working: "All they do is eat, eat, eat." This is a pretty funny assessment coming from one of Oromia's hardest workers. She must view herself as an exception, or fails to acknowledge the work she does teaching, grading, planning, cooking, and running the household. I still find it interesting how much pan-Ethiopian pride there is among the various regions even with their differences.
November 15, 2012: Ryan and I ran to an amazing overlook this morning. Joe, the PCV who lives in Asella, told Ryan about this viewpoint a while ago but Ryan hadn't been there until today. We just ran down the hill for about 1/2 an hour. The trail kept getting smaller and smaller until finally it reached the edge of the plateau. We came across a whole group of baboons too who were just chilling on the side of the cliff. The view west is amazing and you can see forever. The sun was coming up which made it even more epic. I still can't believe I'm going on morning runs to places this magnificent and beautiful and exotic. The farmland between Asella and the viewpoint makes for a great run, all the while passing rural houses, farmers, donkeys on their way to market, and kids on their way to school. The back up the hill was killer and we had to walk parts of it. [This turned into a blog post later]
November 16, 2012: Yet another huge language day comes to a close. We covered so much today that I don't remember any of it. Something involving past, preset, and future tenses, vocab and more. We all got pretty frustrated at Yonas today.
November 17, 2012: Pretty sure I failed the language assessment this morning. Oh well, f*** it. That's all I want to say about it right now.
November 22, 2012 (Thanksgiving): I had a great meal then decided to try some of the homebrew arake that Klaus brought. It was so gross. Like really really bad tequila and paint thinner. I don't know how to describe it, but it sucked. It's kind of like scotch mixed with tequila, but all the flavors are extremely strong and offensive. So for the next 3 hours all my burps tasted like gut rot arake.
November 23, 2012: There were some bites where I just tried not to chew or breathe (to avoid the taste) and swallow. Once it's down the hatch, my gut will take care of it.
November 24, 2012: Had a bit of a queasy stomach last night and didn't sleep all that well.
November 27, 2012: Mooley is a funny lady. She invited me over for coffee tonight after dinner. She lives in a tiny room with Abdisa. That's all. She doesn't have much but makes it her home. Lots of Christian posters on the wall. One busted sliver of a mirror. One bare light bulb that fades in and out. Abdisa slept on the bed the whole time. She's so nice. [This turned into a blog post later]
November 29, 2012: Wow the women of the neighborhood are going all out for this lunch party tomorrow! I got home today and people were running all over the compound doing all sorts of tasks (cleaning, chopping, cooking). I looked into the injera kitchen and there were 4 women in there cooking. One lady was stirring a huge cauldron of sliced onions with a big broom handle, wicked witch style. The room was so smoky and oniony. I couldn't see much. It was also poorly lit by battery/rechargeable lanterns. I can't believe they can get anything done in those conditions, and yet they are making a bunch of different dishes in huge quantity. It's amazing really. […] The kids were cleaning the house tonight. Even the Teddy bear collection got a washing.
November 30, 2012: I wish there were a few more guys in our PC training group. Esto Festo! Gets to be too much at times.
December 2, 2012: We made it up Mt. Chillalo today! Ryan, Mary, Andrea, Lauren, our LCF Dinko, and I made it to the edge of the top in about 4 hours. We left from Soljam Hotel at 6am. No serious problems except 3 very mean dogs that came after Ryan and I. It scared the s*** out of me and we were rescued by an old lady and a stick. We picked up sticks after that and kept them for the rest of the day.
December 2, 2012: She had a hard time believing that I don't have a religion and told me that I should read the Bible, then I would be a believer for sure.
December 3, 2012: I decided to try out an Ethiopian barber. Todd came with me and we found a guy in the barber shop row. I asked for a trim and acted out scissors, and hair length gestures, but ended up with a buzz cut. Shit. Oh well. He "cleaned" the clippers by lighting a match. Then wiped it down with a nasty old rag…so much for the flame sterilization. It's a pretty shitty buzz cut..he missed a few spots…
December 4, 2012: We talked a lot about all these lofty aspirations and goals today. People had a bunch of solid positive values and goals. I kept having sort of negative thoughts though. Not negative, just realistic. I kept thinking about the Selfish Gene by Dawkins and how a lot of what seems altruistic is actually selfish. All these PCTs, including me, think we are so f***ing noble and s*** for coming over here…but I feel like a lot of it is not altruistic. We want to promote our careers, experience, adventure, etc. But I think that's completely acceptable and part of nature to feel that way and we would be foolish to deny it. But no one brought it up and I didn't because I didn't want o be the downer.
December 7, 2012: On our way we stopped at Dinko's house to use the toilet. But it was locked so Gebre told the girls who had to pee that they would just have to "do the dance of primitive times." It was hilarious. Yonas chimed in and said they will just have to "urinate in the brush." These responses epitomize both LCF teachers. Yonas is formal and straight to the point; Gebre has a goofier spin to put on it.
December 7, 2012: The moral of the story is 1. Continue to try new things instead of just doing what's comfortable. 2. Embrace goofy awkward situations and own them. Dance sober in front of a bunch of people when your host wants you to. 3. Go with it. Always.
December 8, 2012: …and we were talking about how we've seen it all now…well not all, and we'll continue to see more crazy s*** in the next two years: animal slaughtering, meat delivery, blowing up dead chickens like a balloon with the tube from a pen, preggo goats, shit and piss in the streets, etc. It was pretty funny. It's also funny how many things that were shocking at first are normal and common now. Things we stared at during the first few weeks have become more and more mundane and commonplace as we continue to adjust.
December 9, 2012: "Let me add you a small amount of wat." Today I learned how to make shorro wat from Gooday and her friend. We all squatted around in the kitchen and sat on little stools exchanging thoughts in 3 different languages. Some imagery before I forget: 3 week old kitten feeding from her mother who was keeping warm by the charcoal stove. The smell of charcoal burning slowly. Prayers from the distant Orthodox Church's loud speaker. Chickens squawking as Wogany puts them into their henhouse for the night. Wind outside. Re-used containers in the cabinet but never lost or forgotten. Light from the LED rechargeable lantern. 5 year old Mattee playing with the kitten. "Next we add a small amount of salt." Sandals and shawls. The pounding of bunna outside somewhere.
December 11, 2012: I heard that the wedding yesterday sucked. Apparently part of the tradition is to negotiate a dowry on the day of the wedding. Land, money, goods, and such. They didn't reach an agreement so there was no wedding. Everyone just went home. That sucks! Anyway, that's what Rozina said.
December 16, 2012: Later Yonas, Todd, Ryan, Mary and I visited the Sheraton hotel. Ridiculously nice and extravagant. 2 security check points. Yonas set off the metal detector and joked that he had a bomb. I told him that's not a funny joke for security guards and he said it's fine because he knows Ethiopian's sense of humor. And he was right, or course. No problem getting through.
December 16, 2012: Greg told a really nice story about a PCV from 50 years ago who recently came back to Ethiopia for the 50 year reunion. This old man reunited with one of his students who grew into a very successful businessman or something. The RPCV said that it took him 50 years to realize that he made a difference, said Greg, with tears in his eyes. It was very touching.
December 16, 2012: He brought me to his son's house where they loaned me a jerry can to carry water in. They also loaned me a 12 year old girl to carry it. I didn't know what to do but she insisted on carrying it. So I let her. Maybe I'm an asshole for letting a child do the manly work? I don't plan on making a habit out of it, but carrying water for the indefinite future is definitely going to suck.
December 17, 2012: Holy F*** these trainings are boring…since I don't speak Tigirgna and can only pick up like 3 words an hour from the presenter. Basically I'm sitting through 6 or more hours of Blah Blah Blah for the tea breaks and before and after tidbits of interaction with my new co-workers. Gotta build that trust and credibility somehow right? Face time can't hurt…as long as I don't fall asleep which I almost did today. That's why I'm in bed now before 10pm.
December 20, 2012: I got home and went out with my jerry cans to find water. The place I went the other day had a 15 can line. They tried to cut me in but one girl in line objected. Rightfully so. So I said we should wait in line like everyone else. My helper dudes (Samson and Towodros) thought I would be better of going up the hill for water, so we left and headed up the hill. We found a house and filled up. The boys insisted on carrying the cans which they struggled with but managed. When we got close to home, other kids tried to help and were fought off by the youngsters who wanted to do me the favor of carrying the jugs. I gave them some biscuits when they got to my place. I don't know what I'm going to do about the water situation in the future.
December 20, 2012: Then he showed me his "report" he submits to HAPCO Mekele. What a f***ing joke. It's a standard spreadsheet that he just X's through and signs below. PLHIV programs = N/A. OVC programs = N/A. etc. What a f***ing joke! What does he do all day? Then he goes to lecture me about how I need to take it all seriously because people here have nothing and won't get anything without my help. haha! WTF?! I tried to correct him to say "OUR" help.
December 22, 2012: It was also irritating how ambiguous he was about the meeting. Some BS buzzwords like capacity building and community mobilization. I kept asking what that really means. No meaningful conclusions. Anyway I gave up on it and we ended up talking about political stuff in Ethiopia which was pretty interesting.
December 23, 2012: I finally made the blog scene. Hopefully I can keep adding more stuff in the future. Good stuff with a bit of thought involved, unlike these journal entries.
December 23, 2012: It's crazy how I have to really mentally prepare to go out. Take a deep breath and get pumped to do it. It really does take a lot of energy and power to deal with this much attention, combined with the element of unknown. Plus the pressure of being a nice guy that the community will respect…Trying to remember everyone's name, not ignoring people, being nice to little kids yelling at you. [This turned into a blog post later]
December 26, 2012: I took the first bus out on Monday morning. I was airborne out of my seat at least 10 times, since the guy was hauling, the road sucks, and I was in the 2nd to last row. But I made it to Mekele pretty quickly. [This turned into a blog post later]
December 26, 2012: While eating, a crazy butt naked lady came into the restaurant and took a bit of food from one of the tables by the door. Then she just boosted the whole tray of food and ran away. The whole restaurant was like WTF!? Crazy. We saw her a few more times around town that day. Being naked of course.
January 1, 2013: A new year is upon me! Thor, Gere, and I started the night at my place with a few shots of Uzo before venturing out into the city. We ran into Dan and some guys from the college. We were all dancing Tigray style in a big circle at Ground Bar. Pretty damn funny really: like 10 grown men dancing around without any women. Haha! In the States there are always women around, especially at New Years and this was quite a contrast.
January 2, 2013: I met some nice people too, including a tailor, Mustafah, who invited me to tea. We chatted for a bit. He's a nice guy and even offered to take me to Mylomin on Sunday. [This turned into a blog post later]
January 3, 2013: I asked for her name but it was something weird so I immediately forgot it. Damn.
January 4, 2013: Then I got a pretty hilarious text message from him: "Hy my dear now I'm meeting so am call u fish meeting."
January 8, 2013: So I stayed and bullshitted with these guys and others at the bar. Including an Orthodox priest in traditional garb who was stoked that I am living here in Ethiopia. He had a big piece of hambasha bread in his pocket for some reason. When the guys asked him about it, he pulled it out, dusted off the lint, and gave us all a piece: literally breaking bread with a father. haha. He was wasted.
January 21, 2013: Sunday we all dressed up in Habisha clothes and went downtown to observe the Timket Parade. AWESOME! All the guys have a stick and run around in a big circle mosh-pit thing, chanting. All the women are stunningly made up with elaborate hair braids and beautiful traditional dresses. There were thousands of people, all decked out, going up the street parading around.
January 22, 2013: I went into the office and read by myself. They guys come and go all morning. I'm not sure what they leave for or where they go. So I read Bill Clinton's book and looked busy. I don't really have anything to do and I don't know how to make much happen without the help of Tuha or Gebremichael.
January 23, 2013: I just can't imagine how much more difficult this whole experience is for a female. She can't go out drinking, must be cautious of everyone all the time, can't be as friendly, and must constantly battle the norm of submissive weak women. I don't know if I could handle those challenges for 2 years and my hat is off to the female PCVs who face these obstacles yet still persevere.
January 24, 2013: I can't believe that the scheduling can be this bad sometimes. The big final exam was scheduled for today, but most people stayed home from work and school. Hagos called it a hidden holiday. Good description!
January 24, 2013: He said they lost 28 sheep to Hyenas a few months ago. At 1000 birr each, that's a huge setback. He says it's a difficult year.
January 24, 2013: There are a few nasty soft core porn posters on her wall, next to the one of Jesus Christ. Juxtaposition!!!
January 26, 2013: Today this kid in town called me "CHINA!" I replied and said I was not Chinese, so his immediate response was "FERENJI!" haha! F*** it.
January 26, 2013: I walked through the market and thought everyone was sick until I realized I was in the berbery pepper section and everyone, including me, was sneezing from the spice in the air. I don't know how the vendors survive.
January 29, 2013: I had a moment of appreciation as I thought about where I was and what I was experiencing and juxtaposed that with what I was doing one year ago while staring in to my computer's soul at Mt. Baker Products.
January 30, 2013: At the hospital I met one nurse and one health expert. I asked one of them what the biggest problem was at the hospital. He replied, "we don't have enough salary and the management sucks." I guess I didn't make my question clear enough because I meant with respect to health issues…not political issues and greed. What a punk. Maybe he has a point and high performing employees should be compensated. But how do you judge that? # of babies caught? [This turned into a blog post later]
January 30, 2013: I came home and did laundry, bucketbath, and burned a bunch of trash. Should have burned the trash before bathing because now I smell like cancer/burned plastic. Duly noted.
February 1, 2013: I tried to fill my jerry cans this morning but the line was way too long so I gave up. There was no power this morning, so I couldn't cook breakfast. But my morning was saved when Mira called.
February 7, 2013: I look 40. Thor told me that a girl we both know said that she thought I was 40 years old. It's hard to tell the age of other ethnicities.
February 10, 2013: Then we drank beers in town and watched a policeman pretend to shoot the town monkey with his AK-47. He didn't seem very confident with his weapon.
February 11, 2013: My egg that I cracked into the skillet was rotten or something so I tossed it out the window where the chickens ate it. Weird. Cannibals!
February 11, 2013: Then Ryan texted me to say we got the OK to run in the Hawzien 1/2 Marathon. Holy Shit! With Scott Jurek!! So I gotta get in shape for that in 3 weeks. I'm f***ed, but this is an incredible opportunity that I can't pass up! [This turned into a blog post later]
February 13, 2013: I made it to the High School at 7am but no one was there except for the guards who were watching the news. School was on break today but some students showed up anyway not knowing any better. The scheduling system here sucks so bad, it's pathetic.
February 16, 2013: …I thought about all the "dead"s that showed up in the People Living With HIV tracking sheet I was reviewing from the hospital… So I got overwhelmed with negativity yesterday. The amount of problems here seem insurmountable.
February 18, 2013: Anyway I feel like I hit a wall on Friday and have been kinda bummed out on stuff lately. Not really sure why. No one cause. But frustrated with my sucky language skills, constant attention, lack of a clear job, overwhelmingly bad current state of health care, and just straight up homesickness I guess. And physical sickness which doesn't help at all.
February 19, 2013: I'm in bed now at 9pm because I want to get better and I need to run again tomorrow morning early. Come on GI! Get your s*** together! haha! Get it?!?! F.M.P.C.V.L.!!!
February 20, 2013: Actually sharted again. But went for a good 30 minute run anyway.


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