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With the chance to take a step forward in the race for the postseason home-court advantage, the BYU men's volleyball team cannot afford another stumble like the one it had to close out a two-match series at Long Beach State last weekend.
The loss against a team they should have defeated dropped the Cougars a game behind UC Irvine in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation standings. Although BYU has already clinched a spot in the MPSF Tournament quarterfinals, a first-place finish and the right to host the tournament would be an important step toward advancing to the NCAA Tournament and its first national championship since 2004.
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BYU (18-5, 14-4) must win two important home matches against Cal State Northridge (10-13, 6-10) on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. in the Smith Fieldhouse.
Irvine, 14-3 in MPSF play, hosts lowly Santa Barbara (3-13). UCLA (13-3), USC (12-4) and Stanford (11-4) have also earned spots in the league tournament.
Right now, the Cougars are rooting for Santa Barbara.
"Absolutely," said BYU coach Chris McGown, who is actually more concerned with honing his team's mental side of volleyball more than the physical part of the sport.
"We've played phenomenally at times," McGown said. "One thing we haven't been as good at is maintaining our focus every single match. We need great focus, great energy and enthusiasm."
One need only look at Saturday's match against Long Beach State (6-10) as an example of BYU's wandering focus. A day after a three-game sweep, the Cougars dropped a five-set match, including a 20-18 final game score.
BYU's top attacker, Taylor Sander, tied his season high with 25 kills, while Robb Stowell, Russ Lavaja, Josue Rivera and Futi Tavana combined for 45 kills.
Tavana is now the all-time BYU blocks and assist leader in the rally scoring era. Joe Kauliakamoa leads the squad with 681 assists.
So, McGown knows the talent is in place for a serious run. The only problem is the dwindling schedule.
After this weekend, BYU closes its conference schedule with a pair of matches at UCLA. The Cougars close out the regular season with a pair of home matches against perennial power Penn State on April 13 and 14.
McGown also knows that Northridge is a dangerous team, one playing for a spot in the MPSF Tournament. Three slots are still open.
"We can lose to them if we don't play well," he said. "Our team has big expectations. There has never been any discussion or sense that we're interested in anything but winning every match and finishing first and hosting the tournament."
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Since its publication fifty years ago, Animal Farm has become one of the most controversial books ever written. It has been translated into seventy languages and sold millions of copies throughout the world. This edition is being published to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of its original U.S. publication. It features 100 full-color and halftone illustrations by world-renowned artist Ralph Steadman. As vital and relevant as it was fifty years ago, Animal Farm is a devastating satire of the Soviet Union by the man V. S. Pritchett called "the conscience of his generation". A fable about an uprising of farm animals against their human masters, it illustrates how new tyranny replaces old in the wake of revolutions and power corrupts even the noblest of causes. This anniversary edition includes Orwell's proposed but unpublished preface to the original edition and his preface to the 1947 Ukranian edition. These appendices evoke the historical context in which Orwell conceived and wrote his classic novel.
George Orwell's classic satire of the Russian Revolution is an intimate part of our contemporary culture. It is the account of the bold struggle, initiated by the animals, that transforms Mr. Jones's Manor Farm into Animal Farm--a wholly democratic society built on the credo that All Animals Are Created Equal. Out of their cleverness, the pigs Napoleon, Squealer, and Snowball emerge as leaders of the new community in a subtle evolution that proves disastrous. The climax is the brutal betrayal of the faithful horse Boxer, when totalitarian rule is reestablished with the bloodstained postscript to the founding slogan: But some Animals Are More Equal Than Others. . . .
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Introducing Colombia
Colombia's back. After decades of civil conflict, Colombia is now safe to visit and travelers are discovering what they've been missing. The diversity of the country may astonish you. Modern cities with skyscrapers and nightclubs? Check. Gorgeous Caribbean beaches? Check. Jungle walks and Amazon safaris? Check. Colonial cities, archaeological ruins, high-mountain trekking, whalewatching, coffee plantations, scuba diving, surfing, the list goes on.
No wonder the 'magic realism' style of Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez emerged from here – there is a dreamlike quality to Colombia. Here at the equator, with the sun forever overhead, the fecund earth beneath your feet, heart-stopping vistas in every direction and the warmth of the locals putting you at ease – you may find it difficult to leave.
Colombian culture, like the country's weather, varies by altitude. The essence of Colombia resides in the mountains in the alpine cities of Bogotá, Medellín and Cali, and the smaller cities of the Zona Cafetera. This is the industrial heartland of the country. Geographical isolation has kept the accent relatively unaffected by outside influence; Spanish here is precise and easy to understand. The infrastructure in the mountain region is good, the water drinkable, the roads well maintained. In the heat of the Caribbean coast, life is slower, and the culture more laid-back. The accent is the unhurried drawl of the Caribbean basin, and the infrastructure, unfortunately, is still in need of some attention.
In darker days people used to say, 'if only it weren't for the violence and drugs, Colombia would be paradise.' Well the drugs may still be here but the violence is gone, at least for now, and it is, indeed, paradise. It is an easy country to fall in love with, and many travelers do. It could well become your favorite country in South America.
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VE is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is committed to serve our nation at home and abroad. While the firm as a corporate entity is young, its principals have served DOD, COE, DOS, DOE, DOT for more than 25 years, providing a variety of technical, engineering, security, and program management services. In 2006, VE acquired CETROM, strengthening its engineering division and in 2007 established a strategic partnership DIVCO 8(a) to bring additional resources in the construction area. VE also established several strategic alliances with both large and small companies to serve federal government clientele.
VE has received the following multi-year contracts:
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, AE IDIQ Services (SDVOSB Contract # W912QR-06-D-0034). Total value - $7 million.
- GSA-Mid Atlantic, Electrical and Mechanical and other AE IDIQ Services; SDVOSB Contract # GS-03P-07-DX-D-0010. Total value $ 7.5 million
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District AE BRAC IDIQ; SDVOSB Contract # W91236-06-R-0022. Total value $9 million.
- Veterans Administration—Electrical upgrade and CA services. Total value $900,000.
VE Highlights:
- 17 + years experience in A/E, Design-Build, IT and Management Support Excellent past performance (USACE, DOE, VA, DOD, GSA, DHS, DOS and other agencies) $8.0 Million Bonding Existing A/E and Construction IDIQs Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and 8(a)
Core Competencies
- Staff Augmentation
- Technical Deployment
- Project Management
- Design Engineering
- Design-Build, Construction
- Program Management
Contract Vehicles / Current Contracts
- A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, AE IDIQ Services; (SDVOSB Contract # W912QR-06-D-0034) Teaming Partners: Black & Veatch, Woolpert, Group Goetz
- GSA-Mid Atlantic, Electrical and Mechanical and other AE IDIQ Services; SDVOSB Contract # GS-03P-07-DX-D-0010 Teaming Partners: Group Goetz, Rolf Jensen
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District AE BRAC IDIQ; SDVOSB Contract # W91236-06-R-0022 Teaming Partners: Black & Veatch, Patton Harris Rust & Associates, Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas
USACE Louisville, AE IDIQ Contract (Nationwide)
Brief description of the Contract:
This is an IDIQ for A/E services (Contract No. W912QR-06-D-0034) for design of horizontal and vertical construction of Army Reserve projects and Military constructions primarily within the Louisville District mission boundaries.
The Louisville District Army Reserve mission is Nationwide. Project outside the primary mission area of responsibility may be added at the Government's discretion upon agreement of the A/E firm. A/E services may consist of complete designs; concept level designs; development of design/build requests for proposal; site investigation of existing conditions; building information model (BIM) creation incorporating all design and as-build data; engineering services during construction/construction management and inspection services; design of demolition; hazardous materials survey, analyses, and abatement methodology; sustainable design; construction cost estimates and schedules; and technical studies/analysis in support of design for new construction and renovation projects at various locations, and comprehensive planning that is related to future construction requirements on military installations.
Base contract (3 years) NTE Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) With One Two Years
Option Periods NTE Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) - $7 Million Total Contract.
GSA-Mid Atlantic, Electrical and Mechanical and other AE IDIQ Services
Brief description of the Contract:
VE was selected to perform the professional services in connection with the Supplemental A/E Term Contract for Mechanical, Electrical and Related Engineering Design Services for projects throughout the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and the states of Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and New Jersey.
The scope of engineering design services under this proposed contract includes, but is not limited to complete design services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, elevator work, survey reports, systems evaluations, life safety, interior security, and code compliance. Other services include asbestos abatement survey and design, structural and architectural work, the preparation of feasibility studies, site investigation, cost estimating, procurement support, post construction award services, monitoring of construction as required, and other related supplemental services if so requested by the Government.
Base Contract with four (4) one year options
Maximum $1.5 Million per year
$7.5 Million Total Contract
USACE, Norfolk District AE IDIQ BRAC (North Atlantic Division)
Brief description of the Contract:
This contract is intended to provide professional engineering services in support of the execution of the Ft Lee BRAC Program as well as other missions and requirements assigned to the Norfolk District.
The work includes master planning, individual project planning, concept design preparation, final design preparation, 1391 preparation, Charettes (all types, planning, design, informational), development of request for proposal documents (design-build), cost estimates, etc.
1 year base with four (4) 1 year options - $9 Million Total Contract
GSA Small Business (SB) Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
Brief description of the Contract:
As VETS derives its mandate from the Executive Order, it is a sanctioned enabling mechanism for federal civilian agencies and DoD to fulfill their SDVOSB procurement preference goals through. VETS' scope consists of two functional areas (FAs), covering Information Systems Engineering and Systems Operation and Maintenance, both of which will include Information Technology Security. VETS' ceiling value is $5 billion (all references to dollars or "$" are in U.S. currency), to be drawn down commensurate with the value of orders placed, with no fixed allocation to either FA or to any individual contract. The maximum order limitation at any time is the GWAC ceiling balance remaining. In effect, VETS' ceiling value and Government wide reach are at the GWAC level, while each differently scoped FA will be governed by a multiple award contract (MAC) having the same basic terms and conditions, with each individual award being an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract within that GWAC and MAC framework. A proposed order's principal purpose will determine which FA (if in scope) meets the requirement. A hypothetical task order comprised equally of work from each FA may be competed across both. As is required for all solicitations, the single North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code most closely tied to its principal purpose (in this case IT services and solutions primarily consisting of IT services) has been identified. By law, a GWAC is an IT contract. The selected principal IT based NAICS code has a $21 million size standard. Fair opportunity competition pursuant to FAR 16.505 is required for orders. Four exceptions to fair opportunity are listed in FAR 16.505 and apply to VETS ordering. To maintain a continuing competitive environment under VETS, a minimum of three active contracts per FA are required to ensure fair opportunity competition/operate the functional area.
Five-year base period with one (1) five-year option
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Department of Homeland Security's Customs & Border Protection Division (CBP) Site Surveys
Veterans Engineering & Professional Services has been contracted to perform site survey tasks for the Department of Homeland Security's Customs & Border Protection Division (CBP)
Veterans Engineering & Professional Services (VEPS) has been asked to perform all Layer 3 site survey tasks ahead of a projected network redesign that DHS/CBP will be undertaking.
The VEPS team has been deploying technical resources (cleared to be on site with escorts via the Department of Homeland Security's NDA 11000-6 documentation). While on site, the field team will collect all Layer 3 data. This includes MDI/IDF data, length of cable runs, cable types deployed (CAT5, CAT6, fiber, etc.) at the location, amount of users, critical applications being run at each location, how they are being used/hosted, and the amount of users on those applications.
The team is also being tasked to collect host names to be given by on site FTO, amount of equipment, equipment names and model numbers, ports available, power supply, room temperatures, switch matrix and all other data pertaining to network closet redesigns. Finally, the team, in addition to correlating all data into both a PowerPoint Data collection format and a pointed Q &A document, has been tasked to provide a Visio Cable Plant drawing for each location.
VEPS then compiles and uploads all data into the CM tool being used by the PM staff for final network redesign.
Department of Homeland Security, Plum Island Animal Disease Control Center
Expansion, Plum Island, NY.
Scope: A/E Services
VE is the Prime Consultant for this challenging $35 million expansion project in Plum Island, NY. The project involves expansion of the existing Animal Research Building, which is a bio-containment facility, a BSL-3 laboratory as well as improvement of other infra-structure elements of the facility. Specifically, scope includes:
- Upgrading and improvement of the electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and security systems throughout the facility including the bio-containment building.
- Design of the expansion of the BSL-3 laboratory and animal handling facility
- Improvement of water supply system to the facility
- Upgrading of chiller plant and associated pipelines and controls for supplying the needed water for HVAC
- Upgrading of existing bio-waste treatment facility.
Large Financial Institution
- Supplied and managed on-site technicians for the ATM Refresh project. This work includes removing existing routers and switches and the installation of new routers and switches at 5,800 locations.
- [Large financial institutions] are being transformed to the [parent] network and moving them from a frame-based network to a MPLS based network. These ATMs are connected to a frame relay circuit using fractional T1 Inter Exchange Carrier and 56k/64k Inter Exchange Carrier based circuits. 4,592 ATM's will be converted.
Veterans Administration, Nuclear Medicine Building, Lebanon, PA
Scope: A/E Services
VE is currently under contract with the VA Medical Center in Lebanon PA to design a Nuclear Medicine Building on their existing campus. The project involves a complete program review and site improvements for a new modular building that will house a new Nuclear Camera and associated support spaces. Specific project tasks include:
- Site investigation - architectural, structural, asbestos, mechanical and electrical
- Preliminary plan
- Working drawings and specifications.
- Cost estimates
- Construction period services - review of submissions, provide recommendations regarding contractor change proposals, visit site per VA's request and add to drawings as-built conditions from contractor's record drawings.
Bureau of Veterans Affairs (VAPHS)Provided technical services for the Bureau of Veterans Affairs (VAPHS) in support of VA Pitts–LAN Infrastructure Upgrade. Provided switch and UPS upgrades at three locations for VAPHS' LAN Upgrade Project. Responsibilities include:
- Unpack new equipment for the three campuses where the devices will be installed including the APC UPSs.
- Retrieve equipment from the loading dock or other designated storage locations and distribute to closets for installation.
- Install and secure Catalyst 6500 10/100/1000 switches, Catalyst 3750 switches, and APC UPS units in racks or cabinets and power equipment up.
- Connect all networking equipment with the supplied Fiber and CAT5E patch cabling and use Velcro to secure patch cables.
- Pack legacy equipment into available boxes and store in the wire closet or close vicinity.
USACE Louisville, AE IDIQ, Brandt Memorial USARC, Curtis Bay, MD
Scope: Engineering Feasibility Study
As part of a Real Property Exchange (RPX) program the project consists of providing a complete engineering feasibility study for the expansion and/or alteration of the existing 1SGT Adam S. Brandt Memorial USARC to accommodate a 600 member U.S. Army Reserve Center (USARC), an Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS), Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) and an unheated storage building. The existing 1SGT Adam S. Brandt Memorial USARC consists of four buildings: Training building (35,385 sq ft), OMS (3,900 sq ft), and Building 314 (13,399 sq ft). An existing unheated storage building next to AMSA 83 is used by the 949th Transportation Company (floating craft) and a new unheated storage building at the pier will be used by the 203rd Transportation Detachment (LSV).
Vehicle Maintenance Peer Review (URS)
VE conducted a peer review of the URS Project: ACF Vehicle Storage Building, 95% Submittal Drawings and Specifications.
USACE, Baltimore, National Geospatial-Intelligence (NGA)
Scope: Peer Review
VE, as a subcontractor to Greenhorne & O'Mara performed a study of utility redundancy requirements for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's new consolidated East Campus.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility requirements and redundancy for all utility services needed to ensure reliable operations and to mitigate against the risk of utility disruptions that would interfere with operations. This study will be used to make value-engineering judgments and to perform trade off analysis involving cost versus risk. This study focuses on developing model operational scenarios based on interviews with the NGA Facilities Program Manager and other NGA functional organization leaders as well as research of other industry best practices. The study relies on gross-level square-foot based parameters. The outcome of this study will form a basis of design for utility infrastructure at the new NGA east campus.
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Atlanta, GA
Scope: Electrical Power Distribution System Upgrade
VE was selected to provide the VAMC, Atlanta with AE Design services to design an Electrical Power Distribution System, including the Essential Electrical Systems, all related electrical system coordination/short circuit studies, and related Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire Protection, and Signal Systems.
The intent of this project is to correct existing deficiencies and to upgrade the existing obsolete electrical equipment with new. In addition, this project will upgrade the electrical system throughout the facility to meet current code guidelines and to provide a more energy efficient distribution system.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilmington, DE
Scope: Site Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution Upgrade
Program Highlights
- A/E Study and Design for Upgrading Existing Facilities
- Review and Evaluate the Feasibility of the Requested Features Upgraded
- Design to Meet JCAHO, NFPA, EPA, DER, and VA Publications
- Construction Administrative Services
- Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center *
Scope: Electrical Study, Buildings 10 & 28
Provided full design services to replace five 208V and 480V, 3-phase, 4-wire loadcenters and associated electrical distribution equipment in Buildings 10 and 28 at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The work at the loadcenter consisted of the replacement of high-voltage air interrupter switches, secondary unit substations and switchgear assemblies. The design also included the development of the manual/automatic control system utilizing protective relays for the single and double-ended loadcenters to minimize power outages in the event of equipment failure. The control system transferred power within the loadcenters and the standby emergency power generators.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC *
Scope: Electrical Study
- Evaluation of normal and emergency electrical distribution system serving Building 2.
- Identified existing code violations, deficiencies and maintenance issues.
- Evaluated demand load and field harmonic monitoring of normal and emergency power switchboards during peak demand periods of the year.
- Performed continuity testing between neutral and ground at all normal and emergency power switchboards, panelboards, and motor control centers.
- Conducted infrared scans of all normal and emergency power switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers, busways, and bustaps.
- Performed insulation resistance tests on all normal and emergency power risers.
- Electrical infrastructure survey to provide an up-to-date one-line diagram for normal and emergency power distribution systems.
- Performed short circuit analysis and coordination study of normal and emergency power distribution systems.
- Conducted coordination study of the ground fault protection system and confirm adequacy of ground fault sensor settings.
- Provided recommendations to modify, upgrade or adjust the existing power distribution system components.
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD *
Scope: Electrical Systems Evaluation - Buildings 38/38A
- Evaluated normal and emergency electrical distribution system serving buildings 38 and 38A.
- Performed instantaneous load measurement at all panels and evaluation of rating of panels, feeders and circuit breakers against measured load.
- Evaluated computer center electrical power to support present and future needs.
- Provided recommendations to correct code violations, deficiencies and maintenance issues. Submitted budgetary construction cost estimates for all recommendations


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A Springfield gas station is helping out a Springfield family whose loved one was murdered last week.
The Shell gas station located at 940 Belmont Ave. has pledged 10 cents from every gallon of gas sold on Friday to the Jessica Rojas Funeral Fund.
Rojas was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend Jose Santiago last Saturday. Santiago has pleaded not guilty.
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Joss Whedon on SHIELD TV show and Maria Hill role
Avengers Assemble's Joss Whedon talks "hopeful show" and Cobie Smulders in SHIELD
Joss Whedon has shared some details about his upcoming SHIELD TV series.
Speaking to TV Line, Whedon explained that "I'm excited about the show because it's a very hopeful show. It's not about murder, and it's not about crime, and it's not people looking into their own belly buttons. It's about people who are trying to help each other, and that's one of the things I loved about comic-books. They had costumes and the villains were cool, [but] they stood for something, and I like doing a show that does that."
"We're trying very hard to be true to [Marvel's] ethos and also to the structure of their universe," Whedon shared. "So it is definitely a Marvel show."
Whedon also told the site site to expect "not a ton" of familiar faces from the Marvel-verse, though "there's a little bit of talk of that." He stated: "Right now, I want to involve people in the characters that we've created for the show, and then we'll worry about [the other stuff]."
Cobie Smulders has already stated that she hopes to be able to return to her role as Maria Hill. However, the site reported that "Whedon cautions that Smulders' schedule 'will permit very little' involvement, 'but if we can get a hold of her anytime, we will.'"
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7040 S Yale Ave has a Walk Score of 51 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
7040 S Yale Ave is a 10 minute walk from the Red Line at the 69th stop.
This location is in the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago. Nearby parks include Memorial Park, Lily Gardens Park and Hamilton Park.
Nearby schools include Yale Elementary School, Parker Elementary Community Academy and Amandla Elementary Charter School.
The closest grocery stores are S & A Grocery, Friendly Food Market and 4 & 1 Food Market.
Nearby coffee shops include the Kusanya Cafe, Kusanya Cafe and 300 Blue Cafe LLC. Nearby restaurants include Shark's Fish & Chicken, Deli King Inc and Steakout Grill.
7040 S Yale Ave is near University of Chicago, Chicago State University and Ellis University.
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Makeshift wooden huts burn at a sit-in camp set up by supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi as Egyptian security forces clear the camp near Cairo University in Cairo's Giza district, Egypt, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Egyptian police in riot gear swept in with armored vehicles and bulldozers Wednesday to clear the sit-in camp and the other set up by supporters of the country's ousted Islamist president in Cairo, showering protesters with tear gas as the sound of gunfire rang out. (AP Photo/Mohammed Asad)
The reactions of some countries and the United Nations to clashes between Egyptian security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, in which dozens were killed Wednesday.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird is calling for calm amid the escalating violence.
In a statement, Baird said he's deeply concerned by the situation and called on Egypt to implement much-needed changes to ease tensions.
"We urge both parties to avoid violence, and engage in a meaningful political dialogue for the good of all Egyptians," said Baird.
"All Egyptians should show restraint and resolve in the coming days."
Baird reiterated the Canadian government's stance that Egypt needs a transparent democratic system that encourages and respects civil society as well as all segments of the population.
Turkey's government, which has been consistently critical of the military-backed ouster of Morsi, harshly criticized the crackdown. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office called the crackdown "a serious blow to the hopes of a return to democracy." It also blamed other unnamed countries for encouraging the government after Morsi's ouster on July 3.
Turkish President Abdullah Gul warned that Egypt could descend into chaos, comparing the clashes to the crackdown in Syria that precipitated a civil war.
Turkey itself has been criticized in recent months for heavy-handed police tactics in clamping down on protests against Erdogan's government that included firing tear gas canisters directly at protesters. Hundreds of Turks in Ankara and Istanbul protested against the crackdown.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the violence and called on all sides to reconsider their actions in light of new political realities and the need to prevent further loss of life.
Ban said he regrets that Egyptian authorities chose to use force to respond to the demonstrations and is "well aware that the vast majority of the Egyptian people, weary of disruptions to normal life caused by demonstrations and counter-demonstrations, want their country to go forward peacefully in an Egyptian-led process towards prosperity and democracy," according to a statement from his office.
Ban urged all Egyptians to focus on reconciliation, the statement said, because he believes that "violence and incitement from any side are not the answers to the challenges Egypt faces."
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said the government was "extremely worried" about the "very dangerous" escalation of violence in Egypt, indirectly criticizing the leadership for its crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood while at the same time urging an end to violence.
"We expect from the transitional government and the Egyptian authorities that they allow peaceful demonstrations just as we expect from the other political forces that they distance themselves clearly from violence, that they don't demand violence and don't act violently."
Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said the "decisive principle" must be "that the human rights of all Egyptians, independent of their political direction and conviction, have to be respected and protected."
Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood has urged its Egyptian peers to continue protests, saying their victory will help the fundamentalist group rise to power elsewhere in the Arab world.
A harshly-worded statement by the Brotherhood's political arm, the Islamic Action Front, also warns Egypt's military rulers that they have fallen into a "conspiracy" hatched by the United States and Israel to weaken Muslims.
"Today is your day, and upon its outcome, the future of Egypt, Arabs and Muslims will be determined," according to a statement issued before 200 Brotherhood activists staged a protest outside the Egyptian Embassy in Amman.
The protesters rebuked Egypt's military rulers as a "tool for corrupt and tyrant military regimes."
Jordan's police sealed off the area around the embassy saying they expect the numbers to swell later.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said he is deeply concerned about the escalating violence and loss of life on all sides, condemning the use of force in clearing protests and urging security forces to act with restraint.
"The U.K. has been closely involved in intensive diplomatic efforts directed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the standoff," he said in a statement. "I am disappointed that compromise has not been possible."
Hague said that leaders "on all sides" must work to reduce the risk of further violence, adding that only then will it be possible to "take vital steps" toward reconciliation.
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the crackdown, warning that the violence "strengthens the possibility of civil war."
"While denouncing the violent crackdown and condemning the massacre of the people, it expresses its deep concern regarding the undesirable consequences" of the events, the ministry said in a statement.
Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino appealed to all sides in Egypt to do what they can to immediately stop the explosion of violence and "avoid a bloodbath."
Bonino expressed deep sorrow for the loss of human lives.
"I had expressed the hope that the squares with the sit-ins be emptied" through an agreement among all sides, and "not with the intervention of police forces, which doesn't help the search for a solution to the political crisis," Bonino said.
She added that it was essential that security forces "exercise maximum self-control; likewise, everyone must avoid every incitement to violence." Bonino renewed an appeal for the resumption of a "process of national dialogue."
_ With files from The Canadian Press.
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An injury has forced Costa Philippou out of his UFC on FX 8 bout with Ronald "Jacare" Souza.
UFC officials announced Philippou's injury and his replacement Friday morning. A report from MMAFighting.com indicated that Philippou suffered a cut above his eye, although UFC officials did not confirm the nature of the injury.
With Philippou out, Chris Camozzi was pulled from his feature bout against Rafael Natal, and plugged into the co-main event to face Jacare.
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This sucks I was really looking forward to Costa fighting again especially against a guy like Jacare that will test his ground game. Big opportunity for Camozzi. Jacare is championship material.
This does indeed suck. I had my money on Costa, and with his underdog status thought I'd make a sweet profit.
Costa is a big MW and I love his foot work with his kickboxing. I wouldn't mind seeing him and Leben go at it. Or Bisping even. I know he has to get some wins for that but off hand those fights excite me.
I mostly agree. I'd say Costa is way too technical for Leben to handle and would be an easy W. Costa and Bisping on the other hand are very evenly matched, I'd hate to pick a winner on that. People said I was mad when I bet on Philippou beating Boetsch, but they were proved wrong. Costa is top 5, no doubt. Like Bisping, he rarely looks exceptional, but his game is so tight that it's hard to get off on him.
I still think Bisping beats Belfort 8 out of 10 times. Give Costa the winner of Rockhold vs Belfort and give Bisping the winner of Munoz vs Boetsch. Then put the winners of that together for the next MW title shot.
I agree. Makes sense and puts together some interesting fights. Even though Silva has been champ in that division for years there are still great fights their for everyone else.
bisping would be an excellent fight for costa, great suggestion. two good boxers with good tdd. makes sense rankings-wise too.
most definitely a big loss to the card. while camozzi is on a nice streak, it just won't be the same type of debut for souza
Should be a good fight but if Jacare wins I hope he gets a bigger name. no offense to Camozzi; he is a good fighter.
Bummed, I like Philippou. I'm not sold on Jacare yet. I'm pulling for Chris!
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A vacation rental home beats any motel or inn. We liked The Adobe house as one of the Joshua Desert Retreats. It was perfectly romantic for the two of us. My climbing buddies and I stayed at the Witt's End house last year. All the comforts of home in a remote desert location.
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Just got back from a relaxing and fun weekend at Sacred Sands. As others have said, Scott and Steve are the perfect hosts--laid back yet attentive, and they can cook! The architecture is beautiful, functional, and environmentally friendly. The private spa attached to our room was the perfect place to relax after hiking in the park (only a mile away from the west entrance). Sacred Sands was a highlight of the weekend.
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Thursday evening's entertainment kicked off steadily despite the heavy rain that poured down for a short period earlier. As we entered Cherry Hinton it was as if the spirit of the crowd had pushed away the ominous clouds overhead. Pretty soon the sun was shining down again and the place was officially in festival mode. The highlight of the evening was Pokey LaFarge's performance at stage 2, his brand of old style Americana certainly lifting the spirits inside the crammed to the brim tent. He and his band would again perform on the main stage the following day to even more enthusiasm. In fact the record store at the festival completely sold out of his albums over the weekend, such was his success. I must also mention that it was a pleasure to see such a great array of CD's and Vinyl available there for sale. I of course couldn't resist buying a bunch of albums as a memento of this mighty weekend.
Friday and the second day of the festival was a beautiful sunny day, encouraging much of the crowd to file out in their deckchairs for a long run of wonderful music. My choice of refreshment for the day was the official festival ale which flowed beautifully by the pint.
Our first band experience this day was seeing Hazmat Modine on stage 1, a group I had not heard of before but proved to be a worthwhile choice. Based in New York, their brand of music is a mix of world fusion, jazz and reggae. 'Bahamut' their 2006 released album is a very worthwhile listen to get a feel of what this band are about, I would highly recommend it.
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Fisherman's Friends from Cornwall by now a favourite choice of this festival, lined out later in the evening on stage 1 to great applause. Essentially an a cappella group, their humorous sea shanties and tales of drinking and carousing had smiles going all around, a perfect addition to the day.
Richard Thompson is a man I have waited for a very long time to see play live and today was the day. A true British songwriting legend of our time, his entirely solo acoustic set was a fine pick of some of his greatest moments from his long career. 'Down Where The Drunkards Roll', 'I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight', and '1952 Vincent Black Lightning' to my joy were some of the choices. Thompson's 12 string acoustic skills had a packed out audience enthralled into silence from the minute he hit the stage. On retrospect his performance was probably my favourite of the weekend.
Sinead O Connor would be second last this evening to play at the main stage, again a highly anticipated choice by many people attending. Her voice was in perfect pitch throughout, the set included such songs from the vaults as 'Nothing Compares 2 U' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes' along with the new material.
Recently I have found a new respect for Sinead since her refusal to perform in apartheid Israel despite being offered 10 times her usual fee.
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Afro Celt Sound System closed the night's proceedings on the main stage with a dynamically theatrical presence. Their fusion of traditional Irish with African rhythms was concieved over 20 years ago from an idea by guitarist Simon Emmerson. Their debut album 'Volume 1 Sound Magic' was released in 1996 to huge acclaim on Peter Gabriel's Real World record label. Visually their stage show is nothing short of stunning with traditional African costume and instruments. With an imaginative merging of music cultures combined, the Afro Celt's have created something certainly original. If I were to have one criticism of the band however it would be of their sometimes over use of electronic instruments. All in all though I was very pleased to have finally seen them on stage as they have been on my list for a long time.
The first 2 days of this festival had already exceeded expectations, there were 2 more days to go and it was getting better....
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Boston favourites, The Pixies, a band I have waited 25 years to see play live, finally came to play in my neck of the woods last Monday night. I was naturally apprehensive at first as to would they still cut it as a live band after all these years.
The big surprise on the night was the presence of a mostly younger audience, which I did not expect, many who would not have even been born in the late eighties or early 1990's.
Too much alcohol and teenage angst was not something I was somehow expecting to witness at a Pixies gig these days, however it seems there is a new resurgence of interest in this bands music today.
The original line up is the same today, except for the absence of bassist Kim Deal, replaced now by Paz Lenchantin.
Just after 9pm the band entered the stage to a rousing version of 'Debaser', by now standing near the front of the stage proved somewhat unbearable because of the recklessness of some of the crowd's juvenile antics.
Beer spilling,pushing and shoving and blatant smoking (despite a smoking ban) was not what I signed up for, so I pushed well back from the front position I was holding to appreciate the music with less obstructions.
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The band were in flying form as they thralled through a fine set of all the songs any fan would have wanted to hear from their back catalogue. Highlights included greats such as 'Cactus', 'Wave Of Mutilation', 'Where Is My Mind', 'Tame', the list goes on and on, in fact they played a total of 27 songs throughout the 90 minutes onstage. Frank Black's lead vocals as familiar as ever, crashed through incredible guitar work by Joey Santiago. At one point Santiago toyed with no less than 3 guitars demonstrating his skills at playing different riffs on all instruments.
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Argentinian born Paz Lenchantin fits the band perfectly as the latest replacement bassist. New to the line up as the second replacement after Kim Deal's departure. Her CV to date has included work with Silver Jews, Queen's Of The Stone Age and Jenny Lewis. David Lovering, magnificent on drumming duties also did some fine backing vocals on 'La La Love You'.
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Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters Live At The Marquee Cork. 25/6/2014.
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Last Wednesday evening Robert Plant and his latest offering of musicians known as The Sensational Space Shifters rolled into Cork as part of the long line of gigs held at the annual Marquee festival.
After publicly making it clear that Led Zeppelin would never again tour as a band, Plant has taken his own direction several times, notably with his solo career and his collaboration with Alison Krauss.
Zeppelin fans however will not be disappointed with what is to offer with the latest live shows.
To my delight and I think everybody else's, the first choice of song was 'Baby I'm Going To Leave You' a track from the first Zeppelin long player all of 45 years ago.
Despite the huge time span since the hey days of Zeppelin in the late 60's and 70's the former frontman seemed as energetic and dynamic as ever. There is a certain spine tingling chill that you get watching such a legend of rock a few meters before your eyes.
The voice with perhaps a few octaves lower is still outstandingly powerful and never faltered throughout the set. Lead guitarist Justin Adams an accomplished producer and all round multifaceted musician was mind blowing at times with his range of abilities. The familiar riff of 'Whole Lotta Love' rang through from his guitar sending the crowd into a frenzy as the show got better and better. 'Black Dog' was given a more tamed down makeover, laced with hints of African influences thanks to Juldeh Camara and his skills with an instrument called a Ritti which is a one stringed traditional violin.
A beautiful rendition of 'Going To California' was another stand out moment, at times it was hard not to wonder was this all a dream. This night for me diminished any notions that Plant could have taken the wrong road by not continuing to tour with Led Zeppelin after the 2007 reunion concert in London.
Instead I think me has moved on graciously while remolding his career wisely, his latest band couldn't have been selected more perfectly. This was a night we will remember for a long, long time.
'lullaby and....The Ceaseless Roar' is the title of the forthcoming album which will be released in September, also there is a return trip to Ireland and the U.K in November for more live dates. 'Rainbow' is one of the tracks from the new album.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Frank Fairfied Live At The Grand Social Dublin 18/01/2014.
The first gig I attended this year was at Dublin's Grand Social, located on lower Liffey Street to see the great American folk artist Frank Fairfield last month.
I've mentioned this Californian man before on a few occasions on this blog since discovering his music on an Uncut magazine promo CD over 3 years ago. I was also lucky enough to see his performance at The End Of The Road Festival in Dorset in 2012 which I must add was a bona fida highlight of that weekend.
If you listen to Fairfield's self titled debut album from 2009, you will be hard pushed to find a more stripped back or raw recording from this century . It comes as no surprise that this man is an avid collector of vintage 78rpm records, he seems to live and breathe and play in a style from a bygone era.
His latest release 'Duncan and Brady' is a 7" vinyl available through Jack White's label Third Man Records.
Taking in Kilkenny and Dundalk on a short stopover of a European tour, Frank completed his 3rd Irish date in the capital city upstairs in The Loft venue of The Grand Social.
Something extraordinary happens when this man takes the stage because despite his sometimes conspicuous shyness, he soon becomes enraptured in the music that flows from his guitar, fiddle or banjo.
The crowd tonight were a mix of age groups, some perhaps were just curious to check this guy out without knowing much of his work while many more were well familiar with him.
It was clear that Fairfield was enjoying his time in Ireland, mentioning that he had met 'so many sweet people along the way'. 15 minutes of so into his set tonight left few punters unable to keep their feet from tapping against the wooden floor. At one point while tuning his fiddle, one of his bow strings broke, he politely excused himself and walked backstage to retrieve a spare one from a box much to his and everyone else's amusement.
There was time too for requests, most notable, 'Old Paint' a beautiful cowboy ballad that someone from the crowd wisely suggested him to play. Holding the fiddle down low to his breast, while singing in that distinctively raspy American voice, Fairfield seemed like a character from an 1800's gold rush era film.
Clearly he had won over an amount of new followers tonight as almost everyone stood up from their seats to applaud loudly as his time on stage came to a close.
Afterwards he kindly waited around to chat with the people there and stand for photos and sign some Cd's.
I got to shake his hand and shyly mumble some words of appreciation on his return to Ireland, I hope he understood that I was so glad to be there tonight.
I was fortunate enough to get him to autograph a copy of 'Turn Me Loose' a CD compilation curated by himself of some of his favourite 78 rpm's, a unique collection of Anglo-American vernacular pieces selected from the gramophone era. You will find this collection on the Tompkins Square record label along with his debut album and his follow up 'Out On The Open West'.
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As a junior I thought I was prepared for the upcoming school year, especially in my role as a second year RA on East Campus. I expected my life to be relatively similar to my sophomore year in Bell Tower, but I've been pleasantly surprised by the changes that have come with a new RA team in Blackwell this year. Not only do I have 34 new freshmen in my hallway, but I also have five new RA's who have become my residence life family.
Even as an RA, I sometimes feel slightly out of place being an upperclassman on a freshman campus. It's hard to maintain relationships with the people in my own class because I live far away, and sometimes it's difficult to be close friends with freshmen because they view RA's as an authority. But that's why it's important to have a few RA friends who are in the same situation. Facing the same challenges brings us closer together, and when the RA team is strong, the overall community of the dorm is stronger, too.


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BND announced the following transactions:
Steve Wesner represented the buyer, Black Gold Ventures Indiana LL, in the purchase of .98 acres at 3225 N. Anthony Blvd. from Wendy's of Fort Wayne Inc.
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David Norton represented the tenant, Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity Inc., in the office space lease at 2020 E. Washington Blvd. and warehouse space at 2120 E. Washington Blvd. from Falstaff Properties, LLC.
Karl Behrens represented the buyer, Sarma Inc., in the 10,492-square-foot office building purchase at 1002-1012 Woodland Plaza Run from BCK Real Estate.
CBRE | Sturges announced the following transactions:
Carolyn Spake-Leeper and Karen Spake represented the landlords, Bradley A. Taylor and Anne M. Taylor, and the tenant, RR Donnelly/Moore Wallace North America Inc., in the lease renewal of 1,200 square feet at 4304 Flagstaff Cove.
Spake-Leeper and Spake represented the landlord, Watersong Office Park LLC, and the tenant, Christina Baloski, Dragon Fly Arts Studio, LLC, in the 1,291-square-foot lease renewal at 12912 Coldwater Road, Suite F.
Spake-Leeper and Spake represented the landlord, Watersong Office Park LLC, and the tenant, VanDyk Mortgage Corp., in the 1,678-square-foot lease renewal at 12912 Coldwater Road, Suite E.
Barry Sturges represented the landlord of Park 3000 Office Park, in the 12,756-square-foot lease renewal for 2730 Coliseum Blvd. E., Suite 100, to EarthLink, Inc.
Spake-Leeper and Spake represented the Landlord, JW Thomas Realty LLC in two new leases at 10315 Dawson's Creek Boulevard: Caliber Funding, a mortgage company in Suite H, with 1,800 square feet, and Physical Therapy – in Suite D, also containing 1,800 square feet.
Spake-Leeper and Spake represented the tenant, Reaching Out Loud Inc., in the 1,100-square-foot lease renewal 10620 Corporate Drive, Suite I, at the Parkview North Hospital Campus.


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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Beginnings and Endings
It's fine if some people believe the planet was created within the last ten thousand years. However, I'm really nervous about letting those same people lead us into the future.
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Awww come on the dark ages weren't that bad were they?
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People who serve on government science committees need to actually know some things about science. There is no reason why people in the scientific community can't have faith or be believers, but if it gets to the point where the boundaries between reason and superstition become blurred, it can be problematic.
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Dear AT,
I'm very confused about proportion for the rug(s) I am choosing for the family room in our new house.
I think the current rug is too small, but the shape of the room wouldn't accommodate one large rug.
Any suggestions?
Feel free to comment on color choices as well.
Thanks! Diane
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Yeah, it looks like you have a partition of some kind that comes out from the door, making that area a bit hard to fit a normal size rug in that space
If I were you, I'd look into obtaining a custom size rug that would fill that area (to the wall underneath the sofa). Most carpet/rug businesses will cut/sell siesel or sea grass rugs for $4-$6 a square foot, and you could get one that fits that nook perfectly.
I definitely wouldn't use a tangerine color like you have there -- doesn't mesh well with the natural earth tones you already have. A light green / cream color sea grass covering would probably harmonize well.
My 2 cents.
why are you afraid to run part of the rug under the furniture? You could use a bigger rug in the same spot. Just put it under the sofas.
Or get one huge plain beige rug (or two) and place the patterned rug on top.
The seating area seems a little skewed -- a) two couches at opposite ends of the room and b) they're not facing each other. So it's less the rug, and more the disjointed couch arrangment that makes the room look unbalanced to my eye.
1. Do you have a photo taken from the fireplace corner that captures the whole room a little better?
2. Are you trying to create two distinct seating areas? If so, I'd go with two smaller rugs to ground those areas. if not, I'd suggest removing the sectional and adding side chairs closer to the fireplace. And then create a completely different kind of livnig space near the door -- maybe a desk/writing space?
2. I like the orange rug with the rest of your neutral palette. I think you should add that orange to your accent pillows and then add some turquoise or yellow or cerulean blue in accents for contrast. Maybe a lamp, a vase, a single pillow? and hey, where's the artwork? :-)
i agree with lady j, you should put part of it under the couch. also, with the bright rug with the rest of the neutral palette, it seems off. like kimg924 suggests, you need to add some color to the rest of your house to make it all fit.
don't be afraid to pull the furniture away from the walls. the leather couch looks lonely and odd by itself over there. :)
Oh, P.S. I see you've already got some turquoise on the sectional -- but it's all spread out. Group those pillow for big impact, and maybe get some larger ones? extend those great blues and oranges to the wall and it's going to really be amazing.
(with art, not paint!)
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Flor tiles...they may not fit the aesthetic, but it's worth looking into.
Your living room needs more than a larger rug...
Get rid of the sectional. It doesn't work in the room.
Place new 8x10 rug in front of the fireplace, angled with the fireplace.
Move the leather sofa to the opposite side of the room - floating on an angle perpendicular to the fireplace and with front legs on edge of the rug.
Cubes live in the middle of the rug as a "coffee table"
Enter two small armchairs opposite the sofa, front legs on the rug and with a proper end table & lamp in between.
Console table behind the sofa. Lamps on top.
Place two more chairs with an end table between or a writing table and chair in the alcove by the front door with the existing rug.
My first thought was that the sectional should be pulled away from the walls. Maybe bring it in line with the landing partition.
Just put part of the rug under the couch. Why is that so scary?
I think I have that same rug! And I opted to place it on top of a larger, neutral-colored sisal that is positioned beneath the couch (which is what Lady J suggested). I love the way it looks, and second that recommendation.
Thanks to everyone for all your suggestions! Given that my husband will most certainly divorce me if I tell him that we aren't going to use the sectional, I need to keep it in the room. I obviously have a lot of work to do with art/lamps/etc. Any suggestions for where to get inexpensive artwork?
I will try moving the rug under the sectional (I tried it when we first go the rug, and it looked odd to me - maybe I didn't put it far enough under?). Should I put another rug in front of the leather couch? If so - what color/material/size?
Thanks again!!!
ok you've got two options...well 3 actually
1. you can angle the rug so that some of it is under the sofa, not a 45 degree angle but maybe a 30 or 15 degree
2. you center the ottoman/occasional seat/table...it makes the rug look "off" if it's not center
3. you "tuck" the rug under sofa to "anchor" it, since it's an L shaped sofa tuck it under the longer side.
I agree that it's a furniture arranging issue, not a rug issue. Have you tried alternate furniture arrangements?
Nickel525 - I just put the rug tucked under the sofa. I think it looks... better. Any ideas on another rug for in front of the leather couch?
m! - I tried, but nothing seems to work. Since we have the tv as the main focal point over the fireplace (I know, I know - but my husband insisted), and we need as much space for seating as possible. We also have a kid - and will probably have more.. so it needs to be kid friendly. The shape of the room is just very odd.
You need to integrate and balance the two ends of your room - you have a light thing going on with the sectional and a dark thing at the other end. You also need to soften the room by adding shapes and textures - everything is hard edged, square and blocks of color.
If you found a textile that picks up the colors in the rug and hung it over the dark sofa, you'd have a visual flow in the room and something textual and colorful.
If you want something in front of the leather sofa, look at the contemporary Moroccan ottomans (poofs) - they're soft and round and fun, come in great colors and play off the design in the rug. If you go to the ikat pillow post elsewhere on today's blog, you'll see what I mean at Sherazade. I think you can find them in orange. Otherwise, brown.
There's no rule that you need a rug in front of a sofa - considering where the leather one is, it might be hard to work out - but if you want one, a short runner might be fun.
I'd move the square table (??) next to the light sofa to the other one, and get rid of that black table, which has the wrong proportions and is the only black thing in the room.
Replace the pillows with something that picks up the colors of the rug(s) - something with the colors in it rather than a solid block of the color. Here's a quick idea
Yeah, it is an odd shaped room, and when I replied initially I was focusing mainly on what you could do w/ the rug, not so much the room itself.
I too agree with others that it's more of a furniture placement problem. I think the main issue is that you've got two sofas in the room, with one being a large sectional that doesn't appear to serve much of a purpose (for you can't see the TV cause it's on the same wall).
I'd keep one of the sofas, pull it away from the wall, and create more a sitting area around the fireplace. Assuming this is the room you watch TV in, you might want to use the sectional, and swing part of the L out into the room. And as someone else mentioned, a couple of side chairs would help bring it together.
I think one of the problems you're seeing is the TV being as high as it is. You almost *have* to sit across the room in order to have enough lateral space to look up that high (without killing your neck).
Taureg - The color is quite off in the picture.. it was night, and the camera is not great.. The tables are actually all brown, although one sofa is much darker than the other. I like your idea of a runner.. I'll have to think about that one!
The tables next to the dark sofa is actually this: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=982&f=8713
And in front of the sectional (and on one side), are these: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=950&f=14495 (we have four of them).
tdominey - you are right about the tv.. the builder put the cable line right there above the fireplace, so it's the obvious place for it. You actually can see it from most points on both sofas. As I mentioned earlier, I really need to use both sofas as my husband will kill me - they are brand new!!
I think you just need to spend some time rearranging the sofas and mainly just try to make it 1 cohesive room, instead of 2 rooms that feel "undone". I would put a nice floor lamp somewhere and put the 2 ottomans in front of the couch, not near the sectional. Create a nice, large room where you can have a bunch of people but they all feel as if they are in the same room:)
Don't stress too much...it takes time! I know everyone makes it seem so so easy...well, its not!
You've gotten a lot of comments on this one! Here's one more. Try a grey rug using tiles from FLOR. They have some environmentally friendly options and you can cut the tiles to the right size.
For sure it's too small . You need a gallery size rug. One that is narrow yet long. Not like a runner which is too narrow . check this one
I love that rug! I would totally use the rug - but, I'm thinking that if you choose to use the orange rug, you need to pull that color more into other sections of your room, possibly even with more patterns. I also think that some artwork would help, especially with hints of the orange color.
Where did you get the rug? I want it for my own apartment!


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