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Norval M. Marlow Norval M. (Nob) Marlow, 82, of Mt. Vernon died 6:10 p.m. Jan. 5, 1997 at his home. He was a retired supervisor at Vernois Inc. and was a farmer. Mr. Marlow was born Feb. 26, 1914, in Tamms, a son of Raleigh E. and Jeanette (Reed) Marlow. Oct. 27, 1934, in Brownstown, he married Ellnetta McDermott, who survives. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hughey Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff VanDyke officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home. Mr. Marlow is survived by his wife, Ellnetta Marlow of Mt. Vernon; sons, Mark Marlow and wife Sharon and Larry Marlow and wife Debbie; daughter, Marcella Payne and husband Robert of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Thomas Marlow and wife Michelle, Jason Marlow and wife Monica, Travis Marlow, Ryan Marlow, Tim Marlow and wife Tracy, Mary Lynn Marlow, Justin Payne, Jessica Payne, Jeremy Payne, Jared Payne, Ken Dare and wife Barbara, Carrie Dare and Rachel Breeze; four great-grandchildren; brother, George Marlow of O'Fallon, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Masoni c Lodge 31 AF & AM. Mr. Marlow was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, D'Ella Breeze and Carol Marlow; a granddaughter, Lana Dare; one brother; and two sisters. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Epworth United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the Hughey Funeral Home. Source: Mt. Vernon Register News Date: Jan. 6, 1997 Submitted by: Rosemary Newell Atkins
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By Purrkins
Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: 50 minutes | Active Time: | Makes: 8 wedges
This is my Great-Grandmother's skillet cornbread recipe that I still use today. It's been passed down through the family, and I'll pass it on as well. This really goes well with a big pot of greens – collard, mustard, turnip – or beef vegetable soup.
- 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 Cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon bacon drippings (not really optional)
- Heat a #10 cast iron skillet on the stove and put about a tablespoon of bacon drippings in it to heat
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients and stir together. Swirl the hot bacon grease around the skillet to coat it, and pour the rest into the mix. Stir and pour into the skillet.
- Turn the burner down as low as it will go and allow the cornbread to cook until the top is dry and it has set. Don't cover it.
- Turn it over and cook until it's browned on the bottom (was the top). It should take about 40 minutes or so.
- Cut into wedges and server with butter.
- You can add cheese and/or jalapenos, but cut back on the salt
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Kauffman Foundation News (8/18/11): Kauffman paper examines rule of law imperative in post-conflict reconstruction
Intervening Nations Have Early Strategic, Moral Obligation to Support Rule of Law in Post-Conflict States, Argues Kauffman Foundation Paper
Closing the "transition gap" in conflict environments is necessary to build strong local governments and enable economic growth
Intervening forces — whether officially "occupiers" or not — have a duty to create or support existing rule of law institutions in post-conflict states, according to the new paper "Closing the Transition Gap," the fourth paper in the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Expeditionary Economics Research Series to reconsider the United States' approach to military- and civilian-led development in areas stricken by conflict and natural disaster.
"In states where conflict is occurring, government institutions — if they even exist — usually cannot adequately protect citizens' rights and prevent corruption," said author Brock Dahl, a 2010 Arthur C. Helton Fellow for the American Society of International Law. "Intervening forces have a strategic, legal and moral imperative from day zero to commit the resources necessary to create and sustain law enforcement structures to prevent, investigate and punish criminal activity, civil rights abuse and corruption."
A combined reading of international humanitarian and international human rights law presented in the paper implies that intervening forces are, in fact, obliged to take this action. Both the Law of Occupation established by the Hague (IV) Convention and international human rights law (HRL) contain language that occupying forces must "ensure" the basic rights of citizens of occupied areas. Dahl suggests that preservation of life, privacy, property and bodily integrity be the rights used in developing a policing strategy for stabilizing forces.
The paper cites Afghanistan as an example of a recent conflict in which the United States' reluctance or inability to provide robust law enforcement allowed criminal organizations and activities to flourish and subvert state viability.
Furthermore, even after the "transition gap" is arguably closed, Dahl recommends that international actors can enable local citizens — in Afghanistan and other post-conflict societies — to enforce their own legal rights by:
· Establishing an international forum of legal aid providers to assist rights abuse victims in filing civil claims against their abusers;
· Working with host-society actors to develop means of fighting corruption and organized crime; and
· Recommending that post-conflict countries sign necessary protocols, or make necessary declarations, so that their citizens can bring claims before the UN.
"Policymakers who authorize interventions must fully understand the implications of this obligation, and the commitment of resources of time necessary to intervene effectively and responsibly in transitional environments," Dahl said. "We owe it to the people in post-conflict states — and to our own forces — to help achieve sustainable stability and growth."
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Introducing the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza
January 5, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Bye, bye Fairmont Kansas City. Intercontinental's taking over the AAA four-diamond property. Consistently rated as KC's best hotel, the name-in-transition hotel is opening soon as the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The team at IC hotels group has planned all sorts of marvelous upgrades to the property, including room renovations, which will take place throughout 2006 and 2007. It's got a kick-ass location in the Country Club Plaza area, just minutes away from the city's entertainment district with outdoor museum and oodles of boutiques and restaurants. Additionally, the hotel boasts a fantastic fitness center with spa treatment rooms, outdoor pool, fine dining at the Oak Room, and balconies on all 366 guestrooms.
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Da Vinci Code Chateau for Rent
January 4, 2006
By: Guest Writer
By Luxury Larry of World Extravagant
One of the biggest movies to hit the screens this year will surely be the Da Vinci Code, based on the best selling novel, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Ron Howard. Many people do not know, but the chateau which is featured extensively throughout the book, Chateau de Villette, actually exists and parts of the upcoming movie were filmed on location.
Only 35 minutes outside Paris, Chateau Villette does exist and is one of the most historical chateaux in all of France. The property was built in the late 1700s by Jules Hardouin Mansart, and has 17 bedrooms each with its own private bathroom on 185 acres of gorgeous grounds which were landscaped originally by the Sun King's personal gardener, Andre Le Notre, complete with lake, swimming pool, tennis court, and hunting grounds.
Even though you feel as if you were in the 17th century, there is a modern telephone system accessible from each room, in addition to wireless Internet connection. The chateau is a spectacular location for family vacations, weddings, seminars, product promotions, business meetings, elegant parties and other special events.
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Top Ten Events Worldwide for 2006
Thank God for the Washington Post, which put together this sweet list of global happenings for the new year, including the Turin Olympic Winter Games and the centennial of the San Francisco Earthquake.
Special Offers: Perfect Winter Days at the Homestead
Since 1766, The Homestead has provided a luxurious escape for Princes, heads of state and sports fanatics. Located in Virginia's Allegheny mountains, the National Historic Landmark is now ranked among the world's top Spa and Golf resorts. (The Spa is still fed by the bubbling hot springs that have attracted travelers since the 1700s!) In the winter months, The Homestead is transformed into a winter wonderland, with ice skating, sledding, snow-mobiling, cross-county skiing and lots of downhill and snowboarding. From now until March 31, kids ski free! The "Perfect Winter Days" package includes accommodations, lift tickets for the kids, bountiful breakfast daily, traditional afternoon tea, and nightly movies in the historic theater. $119 (Sunday through Thursday), $159 (Friday and Saturday), per person, per night. Up to two children stay complimentary in same room with adults. Travel by January 24, and receive a complimentary upgrade to deluxe accommodations.
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No More Room at the Inn for Sundance: Think Stein Eriksen for 2007
So it may be impossible to score a room for the most fabulous of film festivals—alas! the Stein Eriksen has been booked for months—but what about planning a jaunt to the fabulous, legendary lodge for the next year? Let this be a lesson, and book early at America's most celebrated ski-in, ski-out resort. The AAA five-diamond, Mobil four-star rated Stein Eriksen is the ultimate luxury ski destination. We're talking immediate access to some of the best slopes in the world at Deer Valley (with warmed up boots and a hot drink awaiting your return), champion service, gorgeous outdoor pool and fitness facility, and head-to-toe pampering at the Spa. Hurry up and get on it!
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Battle of the Luxes: Turks and Caicos Makes Room for a New Fairmont
Take that, Amanresorts. Fairmont Hotels and Resorts announced yesterday a new luxury hotel opening in 2009. The Fairmont Turks and Caicos will include 150 condos, along with 150 luxurious guestrooms. Also planned: a championship golf course, tennis courts, marina, and the signature Willow Stream Spa. Looks like the Turks and Caicos is fast becoming where it's at in the Caribbean.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Welcome Amanresorts
Those in the know have booked rooms well in advance of the March 1st opening of Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is the newest of the Amanresorts, and the company's first luxury hotel in the Caribbean. Preliminary reports are more than enticing: 40 private villas and pavilions overlooking dreamy secluded beaches on a 2,025 hectare nature and wildlife reserve. Enjoy easy access to the reefs of the Northwest Point Marine Park just offshore for some of the best diving anywhere. Or soak up the sun on the pristine beach, grab a Hobie Cat for an afternoon sail, followed by a spa treatment in the privacy of your own villa. Excellent golf is available 30 minutes away at the Providenciales Golf Club, rated among the top ten in the Caribbean. It's just a short hop from Miami for spring break in Paradise...
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The Caribbean's Finest: Carlisle Bay in Antigua
Named to Luxury Travel Magazine's "Top 10 New Caribbean Resorts," Carlisle Bay is the essence of chic. The owners of the award-winning One Aldwych in London have succeeded in bringing contemporary luxury to the Caribbean. Since the hotel's opening in 2003, enraptured guests have raved. A stunning beach. Enormous ocean-view suites. To-die-for restaurants. An outstanding Spa with state-of-the-art gym. A tantalizing array of water sports and boat excursions. And the only private screening room in the Caribbean (with movie showings nightly). How's that for the perfect winter getaway?
Carlisle Bay, Official Site
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The Brand Spanking New Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo
Now open. The Mandarin Oriental scores a perfect location in downtown Tokyo, in the historical district of Nihonbashi, within walking distance of the Ginza entertainment and shopping district and the Imperial Palace. Why does this hotel rock? Let me count the ways. A 38th floor Sky Lobby with vistas of the city behind a sheer wall of glass. Guestrooms that are some of the largest in Japan. A kick-ass spa: 9,500 sq ft devoted to luxurious relaxation through Heat and Water Experiences. 9 treatment rooms, 5 luxurious private Spa suites, steam and sauna, vitality pool and bubble pool, and the Ice Fountain arctic refresher. Superb gourmet dining in several establishments. And highly sophisticated technology: widescreen TVs with surround sound, connected to multi-standard DVD players (you can output your laptop onto the LCD TVs), and 100 Mbps broadband data network that delivers high speed Internet access and high-definition digital video.


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HARTFORD, CT – The World Archery Festival Tour (WAF) recently made a stop in New England, where several Hoyt shooters found the podium, won some cash and shared some laughs.
Tiffany Reeves won the Women's Compound Unlimited Championship Division with an unbelievable perfect final-round 450 with 40/45x's. Hoyt's Christie Colin finished in third place.
Jeff Fabry topped the leader board in the Men's Freestyle Limited Championship Division. The victory marked his third first-place victory on the WAF Tour.
In the Men's Compound Unlimited Championship Division, Team Hoyt posted five of the top 10 perfect scores in the final shoot off. Led by Reo Wilde – who shot the highest X-count of the whole tournament –Jesse Broadwater, James Despart, Braden Gellenthien and Andrew Wilson also shot perfect scores. Broadwater placed third overall.
Also of note is Braden Gellenthien's history-making WAF run, as he cleaned all three WAF events with perfect scores at each venue – Vegas, Louisville and Hartford – and earned a spot in all three shoot-offs. This marks the first time any archer has accomplished this impressive feat.
Any archer who competed in all three of the WAF Three-Star Tour events was eligible to compete in a shoot off for a Ford Mustang or the cash equivalent. Starting at 10 yards, any archer placing his or her arrow in an 1 ½" ring would go on to the next further distance. Archers were quickly eliminated as the distance and difficulty increased. At the 40-yard line, only 14 archers remained – four of whom were Team Hoyt shooters: Keith Trail, Kevin Wilkey, Reo Wilde and Dave Cousins. A "Deal or No Deal" was laid on the line; the archers could go on for the Mustang or each take home $1,000.00. Unanimously, all the archers took the cash. Just to see who the champion would've been, they continued shooting, and Hoyt Pro Staffer Keith Trail proved to be the one who would've won the Mustang. Keith had a difficult time explaining that deal to his wife, while the other shooters went home happy – and $1,000 richer!
Reo Wilde took top honors in the Novelty Shoot Down Round. The top 32 archers who competed in all three novelty rounds from the WAF Three-Star Tour were eligible to shoot for the cash. Reo edged out his opponent and clinched the gold medal, with Braden Gellenthien and Keith Trail tying for the bronze.


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Pâte Croissant and Pain au Chocolat - How to make croissant dough and then enjoy light and flaky Pain au Chocolat for an extra special breakfast treat.
Puff pastry rolls with Apple Mustard, Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a quick appetizer. [Recipe in Italian and English with step by step pictures]
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After a mediocre performance from quarterback Matt Flynn – and his subsequent demotion to third string duties – the Oakland Raiders will be getting their starter back this week.
Terrelle Pryor suffered a concussion in the Raiders' 37-21 loss on Monday Night Football to Denver after a hard blow from the Broncos' Wesley Woodyard.
In stepped Flynn and another loss ensued, this time to the tune of 24-14 at the hands of the Washington Redskins.
This time it appears Pryor has learned his lesson, and hopes to avoid similar injuries in the future.
"I just try to make the right decisions and the smart decisions and be a smart person and player," Pryor told the associated Press, via USA Today. "Obviously, if there's three guys coming cramming down on me I don't want to challenge all three of those guys so get down. Just be myself and play football. That's how I have to play."
So far this year Pryor is 53 for 81 passing with 624 yards and two TDs, and has rushed 26 times for 198 yards. The Raiders will be getting their dual threat quarterback back in time for their game against San Diego this week.
It is unclear whether the Raiders' leading rusher, the oft injured Darren McFadden, will be back in time for Sunday, however.
"No real updates, nothing really to report," Oakland head coach Dennis Allen said. "He's got a hamstring, and he's trying to rehab it and get out there as fast as he can."
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National Strategy for the Conservation of Australia's Biological Diversity
Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories, 1996
Conservation of biological diversity is a foundation of ecologically sustainable development and is one of the three core objectives of the National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development. Biological resources provide all our food and many medicines and industrial products. Biological diversity underpins human well-being through the provision of ecological services such as those that are essential for the maintenance of soil fertility and clean, fresh water and air. It also provides recreational opportunities and is a source of inspiration and cultural identity.
The Convention on Biological Diversity, ratified by Australia on 18 June 1993, deals at a global level with the full range of biological diversity conservation, its sustainable use, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from this use.This National Strategy for the Conservation of Australia's Biological Diversity aims to bridge the gap between current activities and the effective identification, conservation and management of Australia's biological diversity. The Strategy's primary focus is Australia's indigenous biological diversity. Implementation of the Strategy will require actions affecting virtually all of Australia's land and sea, most of which will continue to be subject to a multiplicity of uses, either in parallel or in sequence.Governments, community groups, the private sector and individuals are engaged in numerous activities aimed at the conservation of biological diversity in Australia, but much remains to be done. There are deficiencies in resourcing and coordination, in the adequacy of the protected area system, and in the knowledge upon which we base our decisions. There is also scope to improve resource management and conservation outside protected areas and to coordinate this with the protected area system. Greater consistency in approaches between governments and improved information flows between all sectors of the community are also necessary.
The Strategy was prepared by the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council, in consultation with the Agriculture and Resources Management Council of Australia and New Zealand, the Australian Forestry Council, the Australian and New Zealand Fisheries and Aquaculture Council, the Australian and New Zealand Minerals and Energy Council, and the Industry, Technology and Regional Development Council. The views of business, industry and the conservation movement were also sought and the provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the draft national strategy prepared by the Biological Diversity Advisory Committee, were taken into account.
The Strategy is a product of the spirit of cooperation engendered by the InterGovernmental Agreement on the Environment. It meets the requirements of the National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development and complements the National Forest Policy Statement, the National Greenhouse Response Strategy and the draft strategy entitled Conservation of Australian Species and Ecological Communities Threatened with Extinction – a National Strategy.
All Australians are affected by loss of biological diversity and stand to benefit from the implementation of this Strategy.
We commit our respective governments to implement this Strategy as a matter of urgency. Implementation of the Strategy by our respective governments will be subject to budgetary priorities and constraints in individual jurisdictions.
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The 10 major Japanese utilities imported 5m tonnes or 22% more coal month on month in February, new data from the power producers shows.
The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan (FEPC) data out on Thursday reveals the utilities bought 5m tonnes during February, which is 28% higher than the 3.9m tonnes imported a year earlier. Japan only imported 5m tonnes or more in January once during 2012.
FEPC said total electricity generation was down year on year, with thermal-fired power production dropping 7.7%. Temperatures in Japan during the month were higher than a year earlier, the association said.
The amount of coal consumed for generation by the utilities was pretty much flat year on year despite the decrease in overall and thermal generation, but dipped month on month.
Japan takes the biggest slice of the high-quality thermal coal from the Australian FOB Newcastle coal market. Data for the two Port Waratah Coal Services-operated terminals at Newcastle showed 58% of tonnage was shipped to Japan in February.
Japanese utilities secure around 80-85% of their total coal demand through yearly contracts and only tend to buy spot contracts to balance their needs. There are some signs of Japanese utilities getting more active on the spot market with one of the 10 in particular Chubo Electric Power adding more spot supply, but this activity is still limited, according to market participants.
Annual negotiations between Japanese power utilities and Australian coal producers for the fiscal year starting in April are under way at the moment. While the Japanese generally lock in supply on contracted volumes, the settlement price is usually a few dollars a tonne above spot prices at FOB Newcastle. The outcome of the negotiations tends to have a big influence on physical and swaps markets.
Deal activity at the spot physical FOB Newcastle market has been quite strong since February, after a certain amount of inertia had crept in the preceding months. An April-loading 25,000-tonne cargo was sold at $93.25/tonne on Wednesday, which was $3/tonne above a deal for the same cargo on Tuesday.
Sources thought the big jump day on day might be linked to the annual negotiations. "It is still [an] early [stage in negotiations]," said one broking source, "so no strong indications have come out yet about the [settlement] price." Fionn O'Raghallaigh
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Talented American illustrator Kelsey Garrity-Riley has a complex set of homeland ties— born and raised in Europe, Garrity-Riley spent her childhood traveling between Brussels, Belgium and a tiny German village. At the age of 18, Garrity-Riley returned stateside, to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where she has remained, sharing a home studio with her fellow illustrator— husband, Erik Riley. Life in Savannah has yielded numerous opportunities for the insightful artist, and during the week she works as a visual merchandizer in local shop The Paris Market, which affords her the freedom to work with a sense of expanded creativity.
Kelsey Garrity-Riley's art embodies the aesthetic of her bi-continental upbringing, many scenes reminiscent of what she says is "more accepted in Europe"— a "dark or edgy" palette of muted colors. Presented with a sense of levitation and grace, Garrity-Riley's images evoke a feeling of nostalgia and reach the viewer in a place of recollected truth. Fanciful, dreamlike visions do not distract from this connection, and instead inform the process of one's memory, and quietly approach the world's darker underlying edge. Garrity-Riley's interest lies firmly in personal history, and her images are conjured from this place of sensitivity and intrigue.
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(Window display at The Paris Market of Savannah)
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Discover Paris' Little Belt
Since 2011, photographer Pierre Folk has traversed Paris' Petite Ceinture, or Little Belt Railway, which has been abandoned since the 1930s. Apparently, discussions have been ongoing in Paris since last year about the future of the old line.[read more]
KC Healthy Kids: Combating Childhood Obesity in Kansas City, Missouri
Diet and exercise are important factors affecting health. In an effort to battle childhood obesity across the nation and in our communities, KC HealthyKids is empowering children to eat healthy foods and lead more active and healthier lifestyles.[read more]
Seattle's First Protected Bike Lane Makes a Quick Adjustment [VIDEO]
Seattle recently installed its first protected downtown bike lane on Second Avenue. Shortly after it opened, they quickly discovered that the left green arrow and solid green circle were confusing drivers. So the Seattle Department of Transportation quickly adjusted.[read more]
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A Preview Tour of London's Cheesegrater [VIDEO]
Lead architect Graham Stirk, of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, takes us inside of one of the latest and largest additions to London's skyline: 'The Cheesegrater' – aka the Leadenhall building. Standing at 225m, the Leadenhall Building will be the tallest office tower ever to be built in Britain.[read more]
City of Lexington, Kentucky Hires Former White House Staffer as First Local Food Coordinator
The City of Lexington, Kentucky has initiated a new local foods program as part of its economic development efforts. Tapped to manage this new initiative is Lexington native Ashton Potter Wright, who has served as local food coordinator for Mayor Jim Gray's office since the first week of June.[read more]
Cities Poised for Historic Role in Global Climate Negotiations
Delegates from around the world will saturate New York City next week for the United Nations Climate Summit and the crucial task of settling out the detail of a global agreement to reduce the world's greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the urgent challenge of climate change.[read more]
The Demand for Character Office Space
Recently, the Toronto Star published an article talking about the growing demand for character office buildings in submarkets outside of Toronto's core. Specifically, it was talking about the Downtown West and Liberty Village submarkets (citing a report from CBRE).[read more]
The Futuristic, Sustainable Cities Inspired by Arcology
By 2050, the world's population is estimated to grow to 9.6 billion, with 66% living in cities. How can we accommodate urbanization while avoiding costly urban sprawl that can lead to unequal access to transport and increased greenhouse gas emissions? The efficient, dense, self-contained cities of arcology.[read more]
Teenagers Pedal for a Greener Neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec
On Monday, around fifity teenagers on bikes invaded the streets of Saint-Laurent in order expose residents to the adoption of better environmental habits. The youth of the C-Vert project want to sensitize citizens to using the bicycle as a daily means of transportation.[read more]
Urban Housing: Rise of Rental
In the US, rental apartments as a share of all new housing is at record highs — over 30%. And that's partly because credit remains tight (certainly compared to pre-2008) and economic growth has been tepid. But also because of demographic changes.[read more]
Women in Food: Natasha Lantz Helps Build Food Co-op in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
In 2003, Natasha Lantz became a member and started volunteering at the Marquette Food Co-op, a store that sells locally-produced food in Marquette, Michigan, in the state's Upper Peninsula. Now, she serves as the organization's outreach director.[read more]
How Cities Will Feed Their Citizens in the Future
For the last week I have been posting articles describing highlights from the Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture conference held at Nottingham University last week. In this article I will draw together all the threads and try to present a picture of how I now see that cities will feed themselves in the future.[read more]
Food, Flowers, and Friendships
The SW Community Garden both feeds from and perpetuates this strong community feeling. It was the culmination of a year-long effort by a group of green-thumbed residents that had a common idea, and worked with the local government and local businesses to bring it to fruition.[read more]
Athens, Greece's Hellinikon Park Poised to be the Largest Park in World
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Um, wow. Have you seen Kristen Stewart's bra-top and shorts (or is that a slip?) covered by a sheer piece of material ensemble at the On the Road premiere in New York City last night?
This has to be one of her most daring looks to date, and it's definitely one of her most revealing. (And she was in NYC, so she must have been freezing!)
Kristen has really been stepping out of the box lately when it comes to her fashion choices, and I've got a pretty good theory that explains her sudden burst of confidence.
It's because she's literally been on cloud nine ever since Robert Pattinson gave in and took her back. Oh come on, don't tell me you haven't noticed how much bolder her style choices have become ever since she and Rob kissed and made up and got back on the happily ever after path.
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Remember that sheer, black jumpsuit she wore to the European premiere of Breaking Dawn Part 2? It was sexy without being too sexy, and it was certainly a step up in the wow department from where her red carpet looks normally fall.
It's almost like she's on a total power trip and feels like she can do (and wear) anything now that Rob came crawling back and forgave her for cheating on him with Rupert Sanders. She obviously can't do any wrong in his eyes, so she might as well wear whatever the hell she pleases, right? (You go, girl!)
Although, it's a little hard not to wonder what Rob thinks of her new racy style. (Duh, you're probably right.) What dude wouldn't be on board with his girlfriend showing a little skin?
Why do you think of Kristen's new revealing style?
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I don't think it has anything to do with Robert Patterson. These choices are usually made by a team effort, I imagine she just shows up and puts on what is given to her. And you write about it... which gives her all the attention she wants/needs. It keeps her relevant!
Honestly, she looks like she belongs on a street corner in that outfit. She needs to find a new stylist! Normally I get her looks for the most part, but this one is awful.
WTF??!!!!!! There was an elementary school shooting today and you idiots are wanting to report stupid shit like this when there is more important things going on. WTF!??!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heather, have you gone to EVERY article that's been posted today to shame them? Or just the one you felt like reading before bashing. They're paid to write this stuff.


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Dumaguete Shopping
If there is one thing all tourist locations have in common, that is shopping and souvenir hunting. Well, Dumaguete is no different than any other popular tourist destination in the Philippines; there is shopping galore here from local treasures to the standard t-shirts, posters, caps and the like.
Dumaguete has all options a mid-sized town for a convenient lifestyle. Residents find all they need from new and second hand cars and vehicles to several computer-shops and several appliance-centers.
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One can't come to Dumaguete and get so close to this infamous island without experiencing the fascinating culture of this great tourist destination. Siquijor has a rich and diverse culture that is un-matched in the Philippines. Not to mention the great beach resorts as well as other sights and sounds which makes this place unique amongst the islands.
Then there is the shopping in the famous Malapatay market. There are deals to be made there where you can find some great local arts and crafts as well as all your other souvenir items at rock bottom bargain prices.
Malapatay is about 20 to 30 min from Dumaguete and a quick ride away. Along the way you can stop in Dauin and experience yet another great place for some unique items only available in this small beach town.
Shopping in Dumaguete is a great experience for anyone looking to find those great gifts to bring back home to friends and family. The local term is 'pasalubong' and no vacation is complete unless you can bring back a small flavor of where you have visited to share with people once you return home.
Things are only looking to get better as well. Soon Dumaguete Robinsons will open which will take shopping here in Negros Oriental to the next level. Look for a unique mall experience as the local traditions and people leave their mark on everything and make shopping in Dumaguete along with all other activities in this part of the Philippines fun, exciting and very memorable.
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Super Junior members stand by Leeteuk
The funeral of Super Junior leader Leeteuk's father (Park Yong In), grandfather (Park Hyun Suk) and grandmother (Chun Kyung Tae), who passed away on Monday, was held at the funeral parlor in Korea University Guro Hospital yesterday.
To protect the privacy of Leeteuk (original name Park Jeong Su) and his family, SM Entertainment only allowed media coverage one hour before the proceedings took place. A grief-stricken Leeteuk and his actress-singer sister, Park In Young, were seen tearing profusely during the funeral.
Super Junior members, known for their brotherly bond, lent support to their leader since the wake on Monday night and helped carry the casket as pallbearers during the funeral.
Although initial reports stated that Leeteuk's father and grandparents passed away from a car accident, Korean media later reported that the bodies were actually discovered inside their home in Dongjak, Seoul, by the police on Monday morning.
A suicide note written by Leeteuk's father, aged 57, who is believed to have suffered from depression due to prolonged financial and mental stress of looking after his elderly and ill-health parents, was also reportedly found at the scene.
After Leeteuk's parents divorced 16 years ago, the Super Junior leader and his father had allegedly not been on close terms. However, the father and son reconciliated before the singer left to serve his mandatory military service last October.
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The #Ravens and the agent for QB Joe Flacco, Joe Linta, met Sunday to discuss a new contract for the fifth-year player. The meeting was held at the Ravens training complex in Owings Mills, MD. Both sides have been increasing discussions in recent weeks. "It was good to meet with (general manager & executive vice president) Ozzie (Newsome) and (vice president of football administration) Pat (Moriarty) in person. We'll continue to get at this as we go along here," Linta told Thesidelineview.com. Linta declined to discuss specifics of today's meeting or when another discussion would take place -- in person or over the phone. Flacco is on the final year of his rookie deal.
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Antoine Walker can finally breathe easy -- he is officially done with his bankruptcy case.
The former NBA star -- who was $12.7 million in debt despite reportedly making $110 million in his NBA career -- was discharged from bankruptcy by a Federal judge on March 21.
As part of the case, Walker completed a personal finance management course on March 16, perhaps a sign he's ready to turn over a new financial leaf.
There are still some loose ends for Walker's bankruptcy trustee to clean up, the biggest one involving "Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Lozada, Walker's ex-fiancée.
As TMZ first reported, the trustee is going after Lozada for $500,000 Walker gave to Lozada, allegedly under fraudulent terms. That case is still pending.
Good, now he can start over and rack up some more debts... starting with 6 Maseratis, a gigantic crib that he can't afford, gaudy furnishings--that he can't afford--those types love gold, black and red.
I wouldn't have discharged crap and make his useless azz work until the day he died to pay back every dime of what he owes. He needs a labotomy more than a stupid finance course.
$110 million ... bankruptcy. GFY Walker !
I really wish the editors on this site would stop saying the people who file bankruptcy have completed a finance management class like they went out of their way to do this or something. As a lawyer, Harvey should be well aware that ALL people who file for bankruptcy are REQUIRED to complete a personal finance management class. It's only a sign that they have filed for bankruptcy - nothing else. (steps off soap box)
Dear Mr. Walker, I heard Evelyn is still around (just engaged)and maybe just maybe interested in starting fresh by your side. She was so loyal to your money oooops, I mean to say,to the love she had for you that she might be ready for pound 2! She is wifey material, not a gold-digger at all just a nice woman who wants to be in love and get married.
Kid's... anyone who's had a sport psychology class will tell you that the great majority of pro-ballers end up in bankruptcy. It's like 95%. No one tells you this because they want you to "live the dream" and join the team. Your agent is investing his money while you are buying a condo and home and cars you really can't afford.
110 million gone...Just sad. I could retire and not work again for less than a million.
Dear Mr. Brown, your recent application to rejoin the 99% club is under my review. Your recent travails as reported in the media notwithstanding, I require further evidence of your qualifications...I'll start with tears of contrition followed by a grumbling stomach after eating a meal one could swear had been supper. Perhaps, after the ink has dried, and the 110 million reasons that your membership should be refused, you may desire to reapply. Until then, happy job hunting and online payday loan applying.


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The people have spoken; they're just not saying anything new.
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The people have spoken; they're just not saying anything new.
Yet, the show still drew around 5 million more viewers than anything else on TV last night.
NBC was smart to lock up Tina and Amy for next year's ceremony.
Yet it still did better than NBC's other Thursday comedies.
25 revelations, including: The Big Bang Theory's total audience equals the combined audiences of cable's nine top comedies.
Live viewers are necessary for networks to stay relevant, and rich.
That's one theory.
Decision time is imminent for the networks.
And over on Showtime, Homeland and Masters of Sex did okay.
And Betrayal is dead on arrival.
But while some worry ratings "are gonna be ugly," there's a case to be made that maybe these early ratings don't matter as much as they once did.
Yay, Devious Maids and Pretty Little Liars. Aw, So You Think You Can Dance.
Nielsen ratings aren't the only metric that matter anymore.
Kudos to Tosh.0 and other, smaller niche hits that decimate the competition.
What would Ryan Lochte do? Make people turn off their televisions, apparently.
And the numbers are still growing.
Everybody dies, and everybody's ratings eventually decline.
Last night's finale didn't move the needle.
Overall audience levels didn't change much, but there was a big bump among those under 35.
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The French-American School of a Rhode Island is the hidden gem of the City. Its tuition is remarkably affordable. The founder and head of school did a remarkable job with very little means, developing a unique dual language international program and nurturing an inclusive community. The school employs over thirty people, and provides twice as much volunteer opportunities. It is a very good place to work at, allowing its staff to grow, develop and learn. Teachers who left have returned. People are cared for by a thoughtful administration.Teachers appreciate their resources. Professional and self-development are priorities, as well as evaluation and self-accountability. Change is part of the school culture, and is not a challenge for the visionary founder and former head who moved the school forward successfully and developed all areas of the school simultaneously. She is missed already.
The bad news is that there is a new head of school. The current head of school is fantastic. She has devoted her life to the school and many ungrateful parents seem to forget that the she is, in fact, the founder, and that the school wouldn't be where it is today if it hadn't been for her. She has, with the help of dedicated teachers, created a top notch curriculum promoting creativity and philosophy starting in pre-school. It has a implemented the 21st century education and is always trying to better its curriculum to better suit its students. It is an excellent school. It has given so many students the opportunity to learn an other language and be aware of diversity. It teaches its students to be open-minded. All unsatisfied parents should probably look at the alumni's achievements before criticizing the school ( McGill, Brown, La Sorbonne...). The head of school and the staff devote their time and energy without counting extra hours to ensure FASRI students have the best education. This is also due to the head of school's amazing leadership. I would recommend this school to any parent wishing to ensure the best education for his/her child.
The good news is that a new Head of School will be coming for the new school year. Thank goodness the board got rid of the previous one who was just awful. I agree that the parents are excellent and a really great part of the school. There are some good teachers, but there was a lot of unrest in the past few years over poor teaching and some who really should not have even been teachers in the first place. Some really good teachers left because they got fed up. Really it was all due to lack of good leadership. I am hoping that the new Head of School will be able to do the job that the previous one could not do. This can really be a great school. There is no other one like it in Rhode Island, so hopefully, things will finally look up again.
Great school for having your children grow up to be bilingual. That is a wonderful and rare opportunity. There are some serious concerns though. This school is not what it used to be. There are definitely some teachers who take away from the good of this school. I don't understand how some teachers' contracts are renewed at all. At the same time, some really good teachers got frustrated and left. This is not good. This school used to once really be great and I would have recommended it in a second. I cannot say the same now and that bothers me. I think leadership needs to look more objectively at teachers and not select favorites. If they're not doing the job well, they have to go. This school can be great again, but it is going to take a lot of work. The greatest and most consistent asset of this school are the parents. They're involved and supportive. I hope that the leadership of this school will remember what is important and get this school back to what I (and so many other parents) saw it as. It can be done, but it's going to take real reflection and work.
This is such an incredible school. I agree with everything those kids said. I think it was really sweet of them to stand up for their school. I know this was no assignment or phony plot on the school's behalf. All the kids from this school grow up from cute little English speaking preschoolers into the most thoughtful, bright, and globally aware teenagers. And they speak French! This school is a great investment for your child's future.
Did the middle school have a class assignment in April where the students had to all write a positive review for greatschools.org and rave about this school? Why did the students all write in during the same week? This seems so phony. My experience with this school is that too many of the teachers are bullies. Some of them are ridiculous. I know of several families that left over the recent years because of poor teacher attitude. The principal needs to screen who she hires much more carefully and follow up in making sure that they're doing their jobs without terrorizing the kids. Some of the instruction is of very low quality as well. You should see the below grade level work the students are asked to do. This school needs work and it had better get in shape before it goes down the tubes. The principal needs to keep a closer watch and make sure that the right things are happening. She is CLEARLY not doing this.
Fine bilingual education. Small school, small community. My son has been with the school for over 7 years now.
I am currently a student at FASRI. I am in 7th grade. I have been studying here since the age of 3 and the same goes for the majority of my classmates. We are in a very small middle school: only 17 students. We have a great relationship. We consider each other like family! I am sure that when we all graduate from this amazing school that we will missed each other greatly. I'm actually really surprised about all of the negative comments. We are all COMPLETELY bilingual, which may I say, is quite a feat, AND we are at an advanced level in English language arts! We are always improving. We have incredible teachers that not only teach us the skills required for high school, but also constantly motivate and support us. There is a no bullying policy and the environment is so welcoming and supportive! I am so thankful that I have been able to spend so much time here! :)
This is a great school. Not only does it deliver a wonderful bilingual education, but it is also a really great environment to learn in. The teachers can be slightly strict, but they are also extremely encouraging and they teach very well. All the students and parents and teachers are very dedicated. I went to this school for 10 years, including the Middle School, and I cannot sing its praises high enough. I have made many wonderful friends here, and since it is a very small school everyone forms a very tight bond. I could not imagine going anywhere else. I come from a completely American family, but now I am bilingual. It is really and truly an amazing thing! I was very upset by the negative comments that I saw below, since neither me nor my friends have ever experienced any of the things that they referenced. Merci beaucoup, FASRI!
I am a middle-school student at FASRI and I think this school is great. Since it is a small school, students are more engaged and participate more. I have been with this school since the age of 3 and most of my classmates as well. Everyone in our class is now fluent in French and English and now we are also learning Spanish. We hope none of you take the negative reviews seriously. Thanks, from The Middle Schoolers
This is a great school. I've been in this school for 8 years and I really love it. Because many kids improve their french and english and many other languages. Not only it's a great school, but also everyone is like a big family, everybody knows it each other and it creates a warm environment. Compare to some other schools, this school is very safe and it is very rare for kids to be bullied. The teachers are great and helpful. I came here to the US not knowing any english and because of my teachers now, I speak english like an american. I feel like I know everyone in the school because it may be a small school but it's a very special school, in many ways. Pour tout le monde qui parle francais, cette cole est vraiment chouette!
This school rejected our child's application on the basis that they felt that they could not meet our expectations (parents). Our expectations were described as holding our child to a standard of excellence and that the school should not criticize or hold back our child when performing at an excellent level. It is clear that mediocrate sets the standard in this school, not exceptionalism. We are appalled that this is the case since a break from this terrible norm is what directed us to this school.
Not a very good school. Teachers touch kids and yell at them. I regret ever sending my child to this school. I then transferred my child to Hope High School and saw a huge improvement in its academic abilities and social levels.
Our son is fairly outgoing and open to trying out new things, so he has been thriving at the French-American School and loving the immersion into the language and culture for three-plus years. The greatest strength of the school is the faculty, who are almost without exception very talented and dedicated teachers who work to bring out the best in their students. There may be students for whom the demands of the work and the immersion approach may not be ideal, but it has been terrific for us and for so many of our son's classmates.
My son is in his 5th year at FASRI and we love the school. He is bilingual and has strong interest in other languages and cultures. The academics are rigorous and the teachers and parents are very dedicated.
I attended FASRI when there were only 8 kids enrolled at a building on the corner of Hope and Montague. The Principal is very dedicated and has devoted her self to the education and enrichment or her students. The french education is very solid with a complete immersion program. The teachers come directly from france and other french speaking countries like the ivory coast. The only flaw is with the english program which was not enough for kids who would join a public school in the future. Also the math program was not at all like that taught in public schools making the transition rather rocky. All in all it is a great school that will teach kids to speak french and open their eyes to cultural diversity.
Excellent school, my son has been a student there for 2 years, I am impressed with the rigorous academics but also by the level of commitment and care of the faculty. The Head of School has been wonderful. My son is happy to go to school in the morning which in my opinion says a lot. It is truly a multi cultural education.
We have been extremely pleased with this school for our son.
After one visit more than 10 years ago, I knew my future children would attend the French American School, an environment of rich culture and diversity. This is a diverse community where more than 20 languages are spoken at home. There is not only the rigorous academics of a French education, but the French culture and close community & family unmatched by other independant schools in Providence. The faculty is caring & dedicated and the parent involvement is exceptional. For a fledging school of 130+ students & reasonable tuition, the children get a great education. They are challenged and excited about learning. I LOVE FASRI.
The teachers and language teaching is generally pretty good. The problem is the principal. She creates the kind of environment that's completely unacceptable for the care of children. We're withdrawing our child before it's too hard to get her into a quality school.
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Q: I recently moved into a one bedroom apartment in Denver. The kitchen, dining room (turned into my computer room) and living room make up one wing of my apartment. All the rooms connected look like a huge corridor. The light in the kitchen is two huge fluorescent long bulbs. The one in the computer room is a 60 watt bulb tucked away in a recessed ceiling fixture.
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Looking forward to suggestions. I have the same issue.
This is where lamps can really make a difference. By using table lamps (eye level lighting) on an end table or two by the sofa this creates a warm glow. Forget the ceiling light, it is for getting into and out of the room only - not spending time in there. If you hang artwork, IKEA also has some great picture lights which will add another level. Good luck!
Yep, a bunch of lamps is the way to go. You can even get one or two of those arc floor lamps (which I love) if you're not that into table lamps. If you don't want to go around switching 5 lamps on / off every time you enter or leave a room, you can probably connect them all to one power strip near the entrance of the room, and just use that as a main switch.
I think a flood light may be a mistake, as it could create quite an uncomfortable glare.
Agree with THEDECORGIRL here. Several lamps and lights would really help, but I can't help but wonder why you have the blinds drawn? I know that it wouldn't help at night, but getting daylight in there will really help and if you're worried about privacy put some sheer window treatments up to allow light without showing the neighborhood your home.
Opening those blinds to let some natural light in would be a good first step. Keep them open as much as possible. If you don't get much natural light, keeping them open will still give you a psychological boost.
We had a notoriously dim apartment and we used table lamps rather than floor lamps. Two or three 60 watt table lamps spaced strategically will help a lot.
Just employ a icombination of floor and table lamps and mix up the wattage. Scour Craigslist for some finds (I recently found a great floor lamp for 20 bucks!). Stay away from ceiling lighting. It's not the most flattering or pretty.
More lamps! Try to get lightbulbs with a more natural cast as well. That yellow is not doing the room any favors.
Also, use LED stick on lights under the cabinets in the kitchen.
Hang a few mirrors to reflect what light you do have, and you get more bang for your buck. They're most effective when across from windows, but they can be used to reflect light from any source. A large arc lamp or two, table lamps, floor lamps, task lighting, etc. to get as much of a natural look as possible.
I have a townhouse with few windows, so I don't get a ton of natural light. Here's what I do:
I don't use overhead lighting (too harsh!), except in the kitchen, but have pairs of lamps of side tables everywhere. Add some tables with lamps - something that can accept a high wattage - to start. Tri-light fixtures paired with tri-light bulbs (three wattages) helps control the amount of light. I ditched any florescent light fixtures.
I also painted my walls a crisp white to help bounce light around. Mirrors help, too, but I thought the look was a bit common, so I DIY stenciled one for a bit of interest:
So, that's my two cents: tables lamps + white walls + a mirror. Good luck!!
Lamps and mirrors. Multiple moderately lit lamps will create more depth to the space than one bright lamp. It doesn't appear that you have many windows in this space and as TheModernGal above notes, mirrors do reflect light.
This may be a dumb question, but how are the windows in your apartment situated? From the picture, it looks like there are some blinds in the living room. When your windows are open, do you get much natural light?
Also - some light colored, bright or colorful art on the walls! Maybe one or two LARGE pieces -- I find this really opens up a room, makes it feel special, and helps dispel gloomy apartment feeling. In lieu of a big piece of art, my good friend painted a large swatch of apple green right ON the wall. Or, buy the biggest canvas you can afford (48x30? +) and paint it your favorite light or bright color and hang it (esp if you aren't allowed to paint the walls). I know they aren't a light fixture, though as a previous poster said with art lights from Ikea any piece could be both a happy focal point and mood lighting-- and it will do wonders for brightening up the space visually and emotionally!
This is very like the apartment that I've just moved to. The ceiling features bare energy-saver bulbs that make the place look like a forensic lab.
I have two lamps that are woven natural-coloured rattan spheres, which cast a gorgeous lacy pattern on the wall; they sit on either ends of the bookshelf against the main wall. I also have a large floor lamp in the other half of the room, which has two shaded bulbs that can be swivelled and pointed in different directions.
These 3 are all attached to one power-adaptor strip. The ceiling lights are never used; the lamps are so much softer and more pleasant, and create visual interest.
I like that a few people suggested opening up the blinds when it's obviously dark outside in this picture.
I'm on Team More Lamps + Mirrors. Also, make sure your bulbs are nice and bright and have more of a white light than an orange light. A ceiling fan would definitely help.
@Teacups - People aren't being obtuse. The poster took the photo when it was convenient and asked for better ways of getting more light. He didn't specify it was during the night and for that matter, it doesn't matter whether it's night or day; opening the blinds is the most obvious way of getting more light. This, along with the many suggestions, answered his question.
that ikea lamp is the key to souping up your dim apartment. I had the same lamp and used it as my sole light source in my room.
Since it's fully shaded, you can crank up the wattage in that baby without hurting your eyes. And with all white walls, the light will radiate well off the walls and ceiling to fill the room like a halogen would.
Get yourself a 150 watt bulb. Or if you want to be green, do what i did and get a compact fluorescent bulb rated at 2,600 lumens or higher.
The compact fluorescent (CFL) equivalent of 150 watt incandescent bulb only uses about 30-50 watts, so you can get tons of light without tapping mother earth dry. If you want true-color for your artwork, go with a "cooler" color temperature like daylight or cool white. Otherwise, I'd recommend a warmer temperature to give the light a cozier feel, like soft white.
This may not be the most elegant solution, but it's cost-effective and does a surprisingly good job. That ikea lamp is underrated.
I think an overhead light would be a good idea. Maybe a nice chandelier type fixture. Also, I like the mirrors idea
You can buy an LED spot for the can light in the ceiling. (My Library got these for a meeting room recently. We needed to get extenders to put the wide part of the "bulb" as low as possible, but the room is much brighter and cooler now. Not cheap, but you can always take it with you when you move on, the things are supposed to last forever!)
We placed an IKEA swag lamp over our breakfast nook, using a hook and plastic screw anchor in the ceiling over the light and another at the wall. Minimal damage, easily patched, light from the ceiling where we needed it. (We also ran self adhesive cord covers along the window frame to the outlet. If the window frame hadn't been there -- it's white and matches the cord cover -- I would have painted the cord cover the color of the wall.)
Table lamps or floor lamps where furnishings call for them -- next to chairs, etc.
You mention installing a ceiling fan -- does this mean you own rather than rent? If so, a permanent ceiling light (NOT florescent) might be nice. I'd think seriously about a ceiling fan, though. If you don't actively NEED the air being moved around, usually ceiling fans don't add much to the ambiance of living rooms. (I have them in the bedrooms for comfort sleeping, but not the living room.) Your ceilings seem high enough to support a nice fixture.
Use daylight balanced bulbs! They are a little more expensive (and they all need to be the same or the light will look funky) - but they make a room feel lighter and all the whites look whiter. Also, try a common photography lighting trick - get some lamps that point toward the ceiling - which will bounce the light wide on the ceiling then all over and make it seem more ambient, and less like you have spotlights here and there.
Can you paint the walls? If so, I'd suggest a bright, happy color (say, a pale turquoise) against which crisp white accents will really 'pop' and reflect more light throughout the room. Get some white pillows for that couch, add white drapes to the window, add a bright little accent rug to bring more light colors against that floor. That, more lighting and mirrors, will really brighten the way the place looks and reflects light.
You need three types of light: ambient, spot, and sparkle. Ambient and Spot are covered pretty well above.
Sparkle gives the eye a sense of bright light without glare:
- speckles of light from Charlie26's woven natural-coloured rattan spheres and similar light fixtures;
- mirrors and shiny surfaces, such as a glass cover on tables or a set of gleaming coasters;
- a glittery glass, metal or metallic-paper mobile in a dark corner, lit by an up-light
- cut glass and crystal in vases, lamp bases, chandeliers or just one crystal hanging in the window that gets sun.
- cushions or throws with a bit of metallic thread or silky covers
Ahh - not all of these at once! Just a few to suggest being under a tree with spangles of light dusting the grass below.
Finally, avoid using only matte surfaces. No amount of 150W ambient light or spots of light in the corners will compensate for lack of reflection.
Yes you need more lamp so that you can see your living room is but a couch, tv set and lamps. Good luck with making it more inviting.
Get 3 lamps (you can even use crappy work lamps), place them behind the couch, and direct the light up the wall. They often do this at weddings but with colored lights. This provides a larger area for the light to bounce off of, and therefore you will get more light in the room. Tada!
I'm having the same problem in my small living room! I have a floor lamp I made from an old tripod, but since the space is so small, I don't have room for any end tables to put lamps on or any floor space for floor lamps. I was thinking about finding a swag light that I can plug into an outlet on the floor, but I haven't had any luck finding any that are reasonably priced. Any suggestions would be great!
If you can find them, uplights. Target used to carry them. I use them behind the TV, have one in the kitchen (have the long fluorescent bulbs in my kitchen too, dislike them for all but prepping food) and since they shoot the light upward, the light casts off the ceiling.
I also use lamps up high to get more light. I have one lamp on the top of one of my shelves above my computer desk (it's 5' tall). When I am not working (on Facebook, responding to emails, etc), I like to have some kind of light that is above me but isn't dramatic. I have limited space on the floor and with a rambunctious young cat, floor lamps are not a good idea. Anyhow, lighting up high and uplights are my resolve to my dark apartment.
at's guideline is three sources of light per room. you should combine table/desk lamps and floor lamps for this. the floor lamps for the whole room and the smaller ones for task lighting. forget the overheads exist. if your kitchen is small enough, i like the undercabinet option someone mentions above. who needs overheads unless they're cleaning or seriously cooking?
oh, i use 3-way lamps. the floors are 50-100-150 and the table lamps are 30-70-100. they make CFL bulbs for both and you can control the amount of light much better with them.
I agree with others that a flood light might not be the right way to go. I like the idea of more lamps, especially tucked into gloomy corners. One of the best things I did in my living room was put tall, sculptural, paper floor lamps on either side of the sofa - their size and shape give the room some drama and also physically bigger light, and they were under $20 each at Ikea (I have a rambuntious cat - any lamp he can reach must be cheap!). Also, I tucked a lot of weird, funky little lights into nooks and crannies....including filling a glass head with mini white Christmas lights (LED so it doesn't get too hot).
Also, white is brilliant at reflecting light and making a place feel brighter - it doesn't have to be on the walls; white furniture or even lamp bases/shades have similar impact. Dark colours will soak up the light and seem to take up more of the light space. And light tints as well. I enjoy own pale bluey-greeny walls, and a few pieces of white furniture mixed in with the rest, for the brightness effect. And mirrors. And if you make any furniture purchases - the more you can see the light through them, the brighter your place will feel. I'm a fan of leggy furniture and furniture with open backs for this reason. Also, clear glass anything - anything you can see through, or that reflects light. I also believe plants always make a place feel brighter, by virtue of being things we associate with the outdoors (sun! sky!).
I think a cool trick is to "fake" a window - a wall-mounted wooden frame with a light (or a string of mini lights) behind it, and then something translucent (but not transparent) in front. Maybe curtains or mini blinds to match the ones you have, or translucent glass or even core-plast. Saw this actually done on a grand scale in a local casino - I guess designed to trick gamblers into thinking daylight still lurks behind those "windows" - with timber frames, full sheets of core-plast, and plain old outdoor rope lighting! Cheap and clever, dramatic impact, psychologically successful ploy, lol.
@lizinco - just read your comment about YOUR rambunctious cat, lol. I know how you feel! :)
Hey Everybody! Wow! Thank you for all the comments. Yes, I am the person who wrote in! Just moved to Denver a month ago and my journey has been so truly amazing!
I took this picture at night so that's why the curtains are drawn. I will be getting window fixtures soon. After moving 800 miles, I am a little short on cash but that's why I have a job and a passion in photography. JKCITY pointed out something I should've seen... photographer's trick of pointing the lights so thank you and I will keep that in mind!
After I get this place cleaned up some more, I'll be doing a full shoot of the place and posting a flickr link to see what you guys think! Thanks again for all the help! I am on my way to some good ideas!
More lamps, more lamps, more lamps!
Do you know which Ikea floorlamp that is? There are a few on their website that look just like it. I could really use something like it..
CB2 makes a great pendant lamp that plugs into an outlet - http://www.cb2.com/eden-white-pendant-lamp/s616641. It's simple but good quality, and gives a nice, diffused light.
@Zennoodle, I'm in Denver too facing the same problems. Can you post a new picture showing what you did with the place? I don't like the cave-like-feeling!
More info needed to do a good lighting analysis...
The windows;
- what direction do they face?
- is privacy an issue with them?
- Open the blinds - put sheers over them if privacy is an issue.
- Place mirrors on the wall that reflects natural light.
- Use up-lighting around the room except for areas where you need to see details - place lamps near desk and sofa for reading, etc.
Use reflective wall coverings and art objects - metals, mirrors, etc.


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