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Wage Bargaining, Labor Turnover, and the Business Cycle: A Model with Asymmetric Information
AbstractThis paper presents a wage bargaining model in which the employer and employee are each uncertain about the other's reservation wage. Under specified circumstances, the model's equilibrium is shown to involve unilateral wage setting and inefficient labor turnover. In addition, aggregate demand shocks affect the equilibrium in a way that produces procyclical quits and countercyclical layoffs.These results are obtained without resorting to assumptions of nominal wage rigidity, long-term contracting, or aggregate price misperceptions.
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Volume (Year): 3 (1985)
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Vol. 52, No. 2, Summer 2014
Animal Training
Member Evening
Animal Fact
Directors Den
As summer approaches I am looking forward to the return of our Twilight Thursdays. Starting on June 19, these weekly concerts through the end of July are the perfect excuse to get the family out of the house and have a dinner together at the Zoo, listening to live music and enjoying the crazy assortment of cars, vans, and funky trailers that show up every week. I love seeing everyone enjoying a picnic and letting the kids get up and dance to the music. As an added bonus, the concerts are on the Reptile House Lawn right next to the playground. Our visitors this summer are going to be able to enjoy a new and improved playground structure thanks to a timely donation from the Sacramento Kings. Late last year, we were approached by the Kings who said they wanted to include us in their promotion of season tickets sales. Ten local organizations would receive 10% of the season ticket sales over the following ten weeks.Of course, we were delighted to be included and thought we might get a thousand, maybe a few thousand dollars. When the check arrived for $20K I knew just what I wanted to do with this timely donation. We had been researching options to improve the playground and with an additional $10K from the great attendance we had in 2013, we were able to go forward with the new structure. It has proved very popular and I know it will be a favorite hangout spotduring the concerts. I want to thank Chris Granger, Jeff David and all the leadership of the Sacramento Kings for helping us make this much needed improvement. As a member, admission to the concerts is free, so plan on taking advantage of this great perk and come out and enjoy the music!
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Succulents at the ZooBy April Mae Johnson
The plant life at the Sacramento Zoo offers visitors natural and pleasant scenery to enjoy as they observe animals from around the world. Nestled in historic William Land Park, both native and non-native plant species can be found throughout the Zoo's 14-acres. The horticulture team works together to maintain the grounds and also to grow browse (non-toxic plants) for the animals to eat. Describing how plants add to visitor experience, Horticulturist Michaele Bergera states, "There's a peaceful retreat feeling when you're here and it adds to the park setting with shade and beautiful things to look at."
Recently an area in the Zoo needed attention as it has previously had trouble growing due to old irrigation pipes and mature trees. In the midst of California's drought, Michaele decided to create a drought-tolerant succulent garden. Last November, Gerhard Bock, blogger of Succulents and More, came to the Zoo. "He represented the fall foliage beautifully in his blog, but mentioned he didn't see any succulents, and this got me thinking."After gathering information and requesting recommendations from Gerhard, a succulent garden has been planted. It's located across from the Snow Leopard exhibit and will serve as an entrance path to the Small Wonders of Africa exhibit, currently under construction for its mid-summer debut. The goal is to xeroscape the garden, a technique where plants receive all of their water from natural moisture without supplemental watering.Michaele shares, "People can see how our caring for the landscape is a continuation of the care we give the animals." Grounds maintenance continues to make the most of the available space while conserving water and keeping the animals' interests first. Next time you visit, take a moment to stop and enjoy the succulents.Fun Facts*:
* Information gathered from the FicklePrickles.com
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Building a Better ZooBy Tonja Candelaria
As an 87-year-old institution, the Sacramento Zoo is constantly updating older exhibits, building new exhibits and working to improve the experience of guests and residents alike. It takes a lot of work to renovate or build a new exhibit and requires multiple discussions with a variety of professionals. The process determines what should be built, fundraising, permits, building and introducing the animals to the exhibits.
When designing an exhibit, architects and zookeepers work together to create the best environment possible for the intended species. Animal exhibits should be designed with the best interests of the animals, zoo staff and the public taken into account equally. The animals' space requirements are also considered for their on-exhibit habitats as well as the areas behind-the-scenes. In addition to animals' needs, they must also discuss the necessities for keepers both in the exhibit and in the back areas where they may need to store food, toys, cleaning supplies and care for the animals. The brainstorming process must answer many questions and address the various requirements for an exhibit; some examples are:
Animal NeedsAn animal's health is affected by many different things such as adequate space, proper environmental conditions, places to hide, activities, social behavior, water availability, safety and materials used to build the exhibit.
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Once the brainstorming process is complete and it has been determined what will be built or renovated, the real work begins. Engineers present ideas that conform to the goals of the exhibit as well the restrictions of the area (i.e. where various pipelines or historic trees are and how it will affect surrounding animals etc.). As soon as proposals have been reviewed and one has been selected, the fundraising begins, permits are applied for and the Zoo reaches out to AZA species coordinators to obtain residents for the new digs.
Even though the process can take a while to complete, it is inspiring to see when the finished product enables a visitor to have a unique experience and make an otherwise unlikely connection with a wild animal.
Animal Chatter New Faces at the Zoo
Snow LeopardMisha came to the Sacramento Zoo from the Denver Zoo where she was born.
RoadrunnerThis female Roadrunner was born at the Living Desert Museum in Palm Desert, CA. She can now be seen on exhibit with the Zoo's male Roadrunner and Thick-billed Parrots.
Tokay GeckosIn the Reptile House you will find a pair of Tokay Geckos. The male and female came to Sacramento from Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX.
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Flamingo Round-up
On the cold morning of February 27th, staff from the Sacramento Zoo's Murray E. Fowler Veterinary Hospital, UC Davis Wildlife Health Center and UC Davis Companion Avian pet Exotic Service gathered for the Zoo's annual Flamingo Round-up. Rain or shine, the Zoo's 39 American Flamingos receive their annual health exams.
The roundup begins with zookeepers carefully corralling the flamingos into a pen using shade cloth and a carefully choreographed plan of stealth on the part of keepers. Once in the pen, each flamingo is hand caught and carried one-by-one to a veterinary station for a comprehensive physical exam. Due to their sensitivity to anesthesia, the exams are completed while the flamingos are awake, with their bodies being held carefully so as not to cause injury.
During the exam the flamingos:
After each exam the bird is released safely back onto the lake where they can join the rest of their flock.
The Sacramento Zoo's partnership with UCDavis Wildlife Health Center ensures that all of the animals at the Zoo receive top of the line care while helping train future zoo veterinarians.
To learn more about the annual Flamingo Round-up visit the Sacramento Zoo's blog.
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Animal TrainingBy Brooke Coe
Animal training plays a very important role in the field of zoo keeping today. It is a varied and wide-ranging craft that improves the lives of animals, enhances the safety of the staff, and advances the field of zoo keeping.
At the Sacramento Zoo, almost every individual animal is part of a training program. The extent to which they are trained varies based on the species, individual's interest and abilities, and staff needs. All of the behaviors trained are for husbandry purposes; the behavior learned directly relates to the care and maintenance of that animal. Husbandry behaviors can be as simple as asking the animal to move from one den to the next, and as advanced as voluntary blood draws.
A great example of the advancements in animal training is our success with hand injections for a few of our carnivore and primate species. Recently, the Sacramento Zoo carnivore keepers successfully injected the male lion, Snow Leopard, and otter with an anesthetic before their annual physicals. These behaviors are done through protected contact, meaning that there is always a protective barrier between the keepers and these wild animals. The wonderful part of this behavior is that the keepers are able to administer the injection with a very limited number of people present in the animals' homes with trainers that the animals trust. The animal's stress level is significantly lower, and it makes for a much more pleasant experience for animals and staff alike. It is success stories like these that make the frustrations and struggles of animal training worth the time and energy.
The art of animal training has dramatically changed the role of the zookeeper and the overall well-being of the animals for the better. Zoo animals are more enriched, more engaged, and more stimulated. It has also changed the guest experience for the better. Many animal behaviors are trained during scheduled keeper chats and training demonstrations, giving zoo visitors an up-close view of the behavior and a chance to speak with the keeper about the advancements in animal training.
Member EveningThursday, June 12, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Mark your calendars for our FREE Members Only Evening at the Zoo.
Call the Member & Visitor Services office at 916.808.5888 for details.
Animal FactsBy Meagan Edwards
As visitors enjoy the Sacramento Zoo, they are frequently greeted by the voice of the very talkative Plain-colored Amazon Parrot, Jasper. Many children look forward to hearing his familiar voice welcoming them with a "Hello!" or "Here, Kitty, Kitty!" During the winter months, Jasper, and his fellow Plain-colored Amazon Parrot, Heinie, often have plexiglass panels placed around the outside of their adjoining exhibits. The plexiglass is used to shield them from wind and help to keep their exhibits warm. Jasper is a Plain-colored Amazon – one of the largest Amazon parrot species. These birds are found in the wild in the Amazon rainforests and foothills of South America as well as parts of Central America and Mexico. Like many parrots, they have a very wide variety of vocalizations such as chirps, tweets and squawks as well as the ability to imitate sounds including human speech. Because of their somewhat gentle temperament, Plain-colored Amazons tend to be very social with birds from other species as well as their own.
While these birds are not endangered in the wild, they are considered a vulnerable species. Deforestation in the Amazon is causing a rapid decline in suitable habitat and the pet trade, both legal and illegal, has removed many birds from their natural environment. While parrots can make great pets, the Sacramento Zoo recommends that prospective parrot owners make well-informed choices and purchase only captive-bred birds.
Next time you visit the Zoo, be sure to stop by and exchange a friendly "hello" with Jasper and Heine!
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Top Ten: Best Sleeper Sofas & Sofa Beds
Apartment Therapy's Annual Guide 2014
When guests and small spaces collide, it's sleeper sofas and sofa beds that step into the breach. They are certainly practical, but especially fun are the ones that you'd buy even if they weren't convertible. Here are ten great picks for 2014, which form a collection that's as varied in color as it is in style and price points.
1. The Evie from Crate & Barrel (also lead photo above) is such a sweet sofa for apartments. It's classic and modern at the same time, and reasonably priced at $1899.
2. The Easton Sleeper from Room and Board is a small-scale basic in a range of neutral shades (and this gorgeous deep ink color), available in a queen size for $1999.
3. Restoration Hardware's English Roll Arm Sofa will fool you into thinking you have thirty-room manse instead of a one bedroom in Brooklyn. The price, depending on size and upholstery choices, ranges from $3310 - $5450.
4. The Diplomat is one of Blu Dot's convertible options, with a nice flecked fabric and warm wood base. It flips into a bed instead of housing a traditional mattress. It's a modern classic at $1899.
5. The Paidge sofa from West Elm is available in a wide range of saturated colors (including this moss green) and is a nice combination of clean lines and relaxed feel. It ranges from $1,499 – $1,799 and has a queen-sized mattress.
6. Pier 1 makes an appearance on this year's list with the classically-shaped Alton sofa with nailhead finish and ecru fabric. It's available, with a 60" wide mattress, for right around $1000.
7. Further up the price spectrum is this low-backed beauty from Design Within Reach. The color is unconventional, but it sure looks comfortable. The Traversina Sleeper is priced at $3200.
8. Traditional homes will love this skirted queen-sized sleeper from Crate & Barrel called the Willow. Priced at $2199.
9. Another low profile option from Room and Board, this time in lovely dark leather. The stately Harding sofa bed is $3099 and also transforms into a queen-sized bed.
10. West Elm's Bliss sofa is slightly more flared than others seen here, which is a welcome change from straight lines and more modern sleepers. It now comes in a range of colors and is priced between $1,949 – $2,249.
And although I personally wouldn't skimp on a sleeper sofa bed, I should mention these two super cheap options:
11. No list of is complete without something from IKEA— this time the KARLSTAD, which rings in at $849.
12. And lastly, if this isn't your forever sofa, why not go crazy with the color? Although the Ava Sleeper from Urban Outfitters isn't the most practical of the group, it sure is fun at $749. The back folds down to create your sleeping space.
(Image credits: Crate & Barrel; Room & Board; Restoration Hardware; Blu Dot; West Elm; Pier 1; Design Within Reach; Crate & Barrel; Room & Board; West Elm; IKEA; Urban Outfitters)
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I can't believe you did not include any from American Leather! The Brynlee is sassy and these are SO comfortable and available in many nice color choices in both leather and microfiber. (no, I don't work for them, I just own one and love it)
Nice list! I'm in the market for a couch and one with a sleeper option so this was a great reference guide.
Does anyone own or seen the Ava Sleeper in person? It's very appealing to me but for that price... I'm skeptical that it could actually be comfortable (but would love to be wrong).
Who has purchased a sleeper from West Elm? I want a report on comfort. The nicest - most comfortable - sleepers I've found are the luxe sleepers from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams ($$$$$$$$) and the "day & night" sleepers at Room & Board (medium expensive). The West Elm sleepers look nice and the price is right but I fear they won't be comfy and/or last...
Yeah...I can't afford any of those.
What were the criteria for making these sofas the "Top Picks?" I'm with popkit. I would be most interested in their comfort. There stylishness is self-evident.
I love the look of number 4, both style and moss green. I've never understood how people manage with having light coloured sofas and armchairs. Me, pens, newspapers, coffee... a recipe for disaster on light coloured upholstery.
I accompanied my brother last year when he was shopping for a new sleeper sofa. Apart from one lovely red one, I was quite disappointed by the small range of colours available here in the UK though he did buy a nice plum coloured one.
We just bought a sleeper couch from LazBoy of all places! They have some nice modern looking options, and lots of fresh color choices. We went there because I wanted something durable (we have 2 cats). Their stuff is comparable in price to Crate, but a little better made IMO.
Also, the LazyBoy was the most comfortable couch we sat on! And in our small house, it will get a lot of sit time.
The KARLSTAD is uncomfortable to sit on. We got the MOHEDA, which is at least comfortable to sit on, and not bad to sleep on. We like it especially though for it's "mega-couch" mode, where you pull it out into bed formation but sit on it like a couch (everyone gets a chaise!). It has not held up that great though and I honestly don't know how we'd ever move it now that it has been set up on the second floor, since it came up the stairs in boxes...
We have a West Elm sleeper that is the perfect size for our apartment and we definitely got it for a good price - it was $899 marked down to $499. (http://www.houzz.com/photos/308357/Clark-Sofa-modern-sofas-)
I love the look of the sofa and I like that it folds down to create the sleeping surface rather than pulls out with a thin mattress, as I think it's more comfortable for guests. That said, it is not the most comfortable sofa I've ever sat on and I am concerned about the longevity of the piece. We have had it for a couple of years now and it feels like inner support beams have been a bit compromised and it's starting to feel saggy in certain areas. Also, depending on where you sit, you can get a beam to the back while lying down or across the tush if sitting, that isn't the most pleasant.
I think I'd give it a 6.5 for us based on what we paid and what we need it for (the fact that it's compact and fits perfectly in our current small space were priorities over comfort for us). I would definitely recommend checking it out in the store before purchasing so you can investigate the quality of the piece for yourself.
I have a FRIHETEN, which I also find very comfortable to sit on and others have told me is decent to sleep on for a night or two. The MOHEDA and FRIHETEN seem to be basically the same thing with the MOHEDA having a softer profile than the FRIHETEN, which is really angular. I *LOVE* being able to pull out the bottom to have the entire couch the same depth as the chaise, it's great for watching movies! And the storage aspect is really handy, too. I hear you on not being sure how to ever move it, though. Theoretically it has two major parts, not sure you could easily separate them from each other and move that way, though.
I have one from Ethan Allen that is the most comfy sleeper EVER! It has an air mattress topper which makes it so much better, no bar-in-the-back situation. In the $4,000 range, but totally worth every penny.
We gave up on the option of getting a sleeper sofa- after sitting on and laying on so many- it was either a nice sofa/bad bed or a bad sofa/nice bed, this includes American Leather. Also unable to find the look we wanted in a sleeper. We will make arrangements for folks who visit.
I agree with earlier poster about American Leather. I have twin pullout sofa that fits perfectly in the corner of my very small home office that doubles as a guest room & looks great. There are no springs in the bed part so it's comfortable & easy to open and put back. The mattress is memory foam.
Clarifying I agree with poster who *likes* American Leather bc I do, both as a guest bed and small sofa that I actually use.
Agree that American Leather makes a fantastic sleeper sofa. They have quite a few styles and very importantly, they are comfortable to sleep on. I've had mine for 8 years. The Berin and Trenton sleepers from Room and Board are made by American Leather.
I found out about Sleepers In Seattle from this list a few years ago, how come you guys forgot them?
This inflatable bed seems like another good option, http://www.grandinroad.com/basic-inflatable-ez-bed/indoor-furniture/sofas-beds/154795
Is the AT review/recommendation based solely on appearance? What about comfort and functionality etc?
I'm shopping for a comfortable (both sofa & mattress) sofa bed for a tiny room and a friend referred me to Lay-Z-Boy. They have both memory foam and air-filled mattresses. Sofa style is contemporary with a slim silhouette and very affordable (Presidents Day Sale).
Another vote for the comfort of American Leather, which also doesn't have hinges to chew up your sheets.
I came here to rave about Sleepers in Seattle, but it looks like enough people have done it for me. Can't beat the selection or the service.
I also got two sofabeds from Sleepers In Seattle! I think sofabeds get a bad rap. We use ours for guests all the time. OK, it's not like a real bed, but we got American Leather and it's great. Also got a Savvy one, and it's not quite as good but perfectly useful and less money. I also live in Seattle, but I think they ship everywhere, not sure.
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Does anyone know anything about the prints or paintings on the gallery wall in the photo? I really love them!
We have one of the Room & Board sofa beds. The sofa itself is VERY comfortable - I've accidentally taken naps on it. The bed topper itself is very quick/easy to inflate and has lasted about 4 years so far with no leaks. If you get one, I HIGHLY recommend buying a padded mattress pad. Without it, the bed is comfortable, but feels like an air mattress. With the pad, it feels like a regular bed.
Gorgeous sofa beds! We have a Blu Dot convertible sofa, an earlier version than the Diplomat, and I think it is so sleek and perfect for us. It stays in a room which is mostly used as an office but is also where our guests stay. TO report on the comfort, I think our loved ones like the way it sleeps, but it is quite firm.
American Leather! Ours is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. As a sofa, it is a bit deep but a couple of pillows take care of that.
I also own an American Leather sleeper. You can almost always find some made by them, with their Comfort Sleeper mechanism, firm foam mattress on board with no springs or bars, very comfortable sleepers at Crate and Barrel, Room and Board, and Design Within Reach, as they make some of the models those stores sell, and are easy to spot once you know that the open sleeper looks like...there's nothing else that looks at all like it. Surprised they didn't choose some of those models here as well, as some people are looking for sleeping comfort, not just sofa design.
I agree it is the most comfortable sleeper, which is why I bought one for my guest room. Be aware that the foam will smell and outgas quite strongly for awhile (at least mine from DWR did), as foam mattresses do, which is irritating, but possibly not any less healthy than other mattresses treated with fire retardant chemicals, as they all are, but who knows if foam is worse...it certainly smells worse (like all regular foam and memory foam mattresses and toppers I've had - I'm not addressing latex foam here, as I have no experience with latex) than regular spring mattresses. Something that may prevent me from buying another foam mattress ever again.
But I also agree they aren't the most comfortable sitting couches for all...I wouldn't have one as my main living room sofa. Not because there's anything wrong with the sofa, but because my sofa seating preference runs to less deep seats (I'm 5' 5")' and firmer seats and backs lower to the ground (think Stickley mission settle, which is what is in my living room.). But if you like traditional sofa dimensions, and an uncommonly comfortable sleeping mattress, check them out. Room and Board usually has one open in their stores, next to a model with the more traditional folding sleeper mattress they have on their other models like the ones here. Other stores that sell nice furniture often have sofas made by American Leather will have them to try out, too. And no, they aren't just leather, there are fabric options, too.
I don't see any Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams on this list. They are nice looking and less expensive than the American Leather. Any feedback on these?
Does anyone prefer an air mattress over a sofa bed? If so, why?
With a one-bedroom apartment, I also got a sleeper sofa for the living room with an air mattress. In fact after a major operation, I found it easier to sleep on the air mattress than my regular bed. But I have to agree with the comments---you can't just go by the looks of a sofa bed especially if you are using the sofa daily to sit on. Comfort must be a #1 priority.
Many years ago Castro made a sleeper sofa that folded out length wise and therefore took up little space since you were sleeping from side to side instead of the mattress going out towards the middle of the room. I would be interested if anyone knows of which sofa beds do that.
I agree with many of the comments above. It's an empty exercise to provide a list of recommendations without disclosing any criteria on which the list was based. If it's simply based on looks and costs, I don't find it much help for an item such a sleeper sofa where quality, workmanship, and comfort are important factors.
Castro also has an ottoman which is supposed to be quite comfortable.
In reply to notyou, I purchased an air mattress because it was inexpensive and I'm still trying to decide on a sleeper.
@logophile I have the Ava from Urban Outfitters- and my feelings are pretty much in line with most of the reviews on their site.
It's a bit hard (to sit) at first, but softens up over time.
The fabric quality is OK, not awesome, but I needed an inexpensive and not wide option to fit in my small space, and I get skeeved about used sofa beds.
I would never in a million years use this as a bed for myself, but it's fine for my tiny studio, where I don't want guests overstaying their welcome anyway.
I don't think it's very clear from the UO description, but it folds down into a twin sized sleeping area, and your guests would have to be not too tall bc they are sleeping between the sofa arms lengthwise.
Just to give some context- I was using the "Antoinette Fainting Sofa" which I bought elsewhere and was made by skyline furniture. For a few $$ more this is a better option, it's better made, and a sleeper. Plus, I'm in a rental, and didn't really want (nor could afford) a forever sofa. I know this couch can easily move with me, it's essentially a futon in a way, but looks way cuter (to me at least) and goes with my vintage/boudoir aesthetic.
I got it in purple ($500 marked down) and you can't beat the free shipping! I work from home sometimes and sitting on it hurts after a few hours, but it's firm at least and won't sag.
Also, I have had it exactly a year and it's held up fine, the velour is easy to clean.
Tandom from CB2 is the only sofa that fits through a really narrow door because it is really an upgraded slimline futon that comes in sections. I looked at everything but finally realized that getting it into the room is the bottom line. It is comfortable enough, very easy to open, not too expensive, and now comes in red as well as gray. This is even easier to maneuver than a twin size chair bed.
I ignored people who said the KARLSTAD is uncomfortable and bought it anyway. WE HATE IT! It is really uncomfortable and I'm only glad it was so inexpensive because it's not going to last long in our home. I strongly suggest you buy any other sofa bed option...unless this isnt something you're planning on actually sitting on...
ITA with @churumbela - We bought the FRIHETEN from IKEA for the basement (as we also have the KARLSTAD - not the sofa bed version but the sectional - for the main living room) and I love being able to pull the bottom out and lounge on it watching tv and movies. We're very happy with the purchase and how much it cost.
My experience with a hand-me-down Jennifer convertible loveseat is that if it isn't comfortable, it's not worth buying.
A regular Karlstad would be more comfortable (twin size) than the sofa bed version!
I don't associate CB2 or Blu Dot with quality/longevity, but unless one rarely has guests or really hates the in-laws, I'd look at Mitchell Gold or American Leather before Restoration Hardware. AL seems the most popular with people who regularly use sofa beds.
The Friheten looks weirdly asymmetrical.
There also don't seem to be many options for those of us who have space constraints. I couldn't even accommodate anything larger than 70" in my apartment.
The Karlstad is a nightmare and a half. Can't sit on it, can't sleep on it. My parents gave up and sold theirs on craigslist and upgraded to a Lay-z-boy sleeper that has an inflatable mattress. Its a decent looking couch and WAY more comfortable to sleep on
We bought the Willow a few months ago. Guests have said it is super comfortable to sleep on, and I like that it doesn't look clunky. A few people said the cushions sag in the middle, but I haven't found that to be the case. Unlike a lot of sofa beds, it is really comfortable to sit on (too many seem to have no give). It took us a while to be okay with spending that much, but I'm glad we did.
We love our Karlstad sleeper sofa and so has every guest who has slept on it.
It's also proven comfortable just to sleep on in couch mode.
I have a Mitchell + Gold Reese super luxe Queen--I love it. So very comfortable. It's too bad you didn't cite them as well. I bought it just a year and a half ago and researched for a while. I sleep on it every day in my studio. I swear by it!
I'm also curious about the prints behind the sofa. Love them!
The prints are also from Crate and Barrel.
Oh, another reason I went with American Leather is that they have instructions for you (or, realistically, in my case, my movers) to take apart any of their sleepers into pieces if they won't fit through doorways or up staircases where they need to go,and put them back together again. I didn't want to spend for s sleeper sofa that wouldn't fit into my next apartment.
They take up less room from head to foot when open than most sofabeds, due to the way the mechanism works, so it helps in rooms too short for some other sleepers, and they come in every standard size from twin to I think king, so there are many width options for sleepers as well. Google them to see the dimensions online.
There are many sleepers out there where you sleep in the other, sideways direction, but most of them (not all, just most) don't give you a regular full size double bed, but rather something 10 - 12" less wide, something between twin and double bed width.
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I agree with the recommendation of LaZBoy. I sold furniture for several years in a store that carried a lot of brands. LaZBoy compared favorably to any brand we carried (some far more expensive) and they have tons of upholstery options. But I didn't need my sales experience to sell me on the product. I bought a LaZBoy sofa bed off the floor at Gimbels in the early '80s when the department store was still in business. I would still have it except for the fact that when I moved across country eight years ago I decided it wouldn't be cost-effective to move something that heavy. It was the primary sofa in my apartment living room for 23 years and many an overnight guest was comfortable on it. I'm sure the person I sold it to is still using it.
The LaZBoy sofabed I just rhapsodized about above was actually a loveseat and not a full-size sofa. I find that more than two people rarely sit on a sofa at one time anyway and it was plenty roomy enough for two, so why not a loveseat instead of a huge sofa? But the bed it opened into wasn't small at all. It also slept two comfortably on a good-quality mattress with a Serta label on it. I moved within my city multiple times while I owned that sofa and it fit great in any living room I had in my small apartments/houses.
Crate and Barrel.
Here's a good resource for anyone interested in learning more about the toxic chemical flame retardants found in the foam and upholstery of most new sofas and sofa beds (and other items) and how to avoid them : http://laurasrules.org/tag/flame-retardant/
With the passage of new regulations, things could be changing in 2014. Hopefully, there will soon be a greater selection of non-toxic options for us to choose from. Until then, there's nothing to stop manufacturers from selling off their existing stock of toxic furniture items: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/cancer-linked-flame/
Since I live in a relatively small place I got tired of opening up a traditional sofa bed which implied moving things around and piling up pillows so I got a sofa bed that is closest to your number seven. It is so much easier to open and close.
Couldn't agree more. American Leather makes the absolute best quality and most comfortable sleeper sofas on the market. their mattresses are memory foam. If you life in the DFW area, they have an outlet store where you can get pretty amazing deals on them too.
Most importantly: How comfortable are both features? Is the bed one with the dreaded bar? That Seinfeld episode was not kidding. Is the seat hard as a rock and too high? Like the last option with the fold down back....very stylish. But didn't notice any casters...would have to be freestanding to be convenient for nightly use.
American leather is what Room & Board Carries.
We're renting so this isn't a possibility right now BUT my dream guest sleeping solution is a wall bed/Murphy bed that's integrated into a wall of book shelves. This could go in a home office that would double as a guest room. Guest get a real bed and we can get multiple used out of one room.
Outrageous prices for the most part$$$$$$
I was wondering, too! They look awesome.
I have a sofa that just folds flat into a bed. (None of these, don't know what brand as I got it second hand years ago, before I was scared of bedbugs! I bought it for the good wood, the style, and the price - the bed was a bonus.) It has sprung upholstery, which makes it a good sofa for sitting on. It's also much more comfortable to sleep on than the kind that sproing out with a bed, but it's still not as good as a bed, plus it's only twin size when it folds down.
I've never slept on a sofa bed that was comfortable, but maybe the pricey ones are good. My stepmom had a very amazing airbed that worked with a vacuum cleaner. It was very comfortable, and if I didn't have a proper spare bed already, I would probably go with one of those if I needed something for guests.
I've owned a Karlstad sofa bed for 5 years, and it is NOT "skimping". In fact, it's very similar to my regular bed, and house guests often express pleasant surprise at how comfortable it is. I know people like to bash IKEA, but they do get it right sometimes.
Agreed that this guide isn't nearly as helpful as years past -- it would be awesome if you guys could test them yourselves before you post.
Because I recently went through the process of picking one out for our guest bedroom here's my two cents.
We tested out sleeper sofas at Boston Interiors (super expensive blow-up top fold-out, the normal kind with springs and a bar) and did not like them at all. I forget exactly how much they were, but in the $3-4k range.
We also tested out a "Lux" sleeper at Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams - unimpressed, esp at the price.
Tested another normal sleeper at Jordan's furniture (I can't recall the brand) and then, even though it was outside the price range we had initially come up with, we tried an American Leather one there. Huge difference. The mechanism is just so much sturdier, and the foam mattress is so much better than springs/coils in normal fold-outs.
We didn't like the styles they carried at Jordan's, so shopped around a bit and discovered that Crate & Barrel carries the Allerton sofa - American Leather mechanism, C&B fabric etc. It is much more attractive, we liked the basic color it came in (dark gray) and the style. I liked some of the more modern versions of the Am Leather sofas on their site, but C&B was having a free shipping deal and it would arrive faster, so we pulled the trigger on that. If a sleeper sofa is the best option for you, I highly recommend considering Am Leather. Expensive, yes, but they all have lifetime warranties and are SO much sturdier than normal sleepers.
Finally, wanted to say that I also have a LoveSac Sactional (the name grosses me out too) and it is awesome. We've had several guests - including several couples - sleep on it together, and it's incredibly comfy. It's not the same as a fold-out bed, and I wouldn't have my grandma or parents sleep on it, but for friends it's more than passable - and it is fantastic as a couch too. We're on our third condo since buying it 4 years ago, and it's been great to be able to reconfigure it. The washable slipcovers are great, too, and it has held up incredibly well even with 2 dogs and heavy use.
Hope that's helpful!
We have the Ian sleeper from Room and Board. While it's not our main couch (it's in the office), it is comfortable to sit on and the combination spring mattress/air mattress has gotten rave reviews from all of our guests. It also had the bonus of fitting around a tight turn and is a nice size for our small apartment.
Jukesgrrl, good to know. LaZ also has a twin sleeper that is basically the size of a mini-loveseat at 55" and a full size at 73", both smaller than the standard sofabed.
We bought FRIHETEN about a year ago just after it was available. It was the cheapest of the prettier sleeper sofas at IKEA (and here in Germany much cheaper than in the US!) We've had tons of guests sleep on it, some even for more than a week, and everyone loved it and said how comfortable it is.
I will be able to tell you more about moving that thing in a week, which is when FRIHETEN will move into my new apartment. I'm thinking they might have to take apart the two parts of the sofa to get it up the narrow staircase into the second floor ...


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How to Choose an Oregon Divorce Attorney
Ending a marriage can be an emotional process, so it is important to exercise care in hiring an Oregon divorce attorney to help you navigate the court system and settle the matter. This article will explain how to find and choose a divorce lawyer.
Unearthing a Few Good Divorce Lawyers
The first step toward finding an Oregon divorce attorney is to find some possible candidates. Ask people you know if they've ever used a divorce lawyer. Personal recommendations are valuable because they can provide insight into how a lawyer works with clients. If you get personal recommendations, ask about the pros and cons of working with the divorce lawyer they recommend. Did they charge fair rates? Would they hire the lawyer again?
If you feel more comfortable finding a lawyer on your own, or would simply like to interview a few more lawyers, check out the web. Attorneys.com can provide you the name of at least one Oregon divorce attorney in your area. Simply fill out the form, or call 1-877-913-7222 to begin the process.
Answer some questions and we will provide you with the name and contact information of a divorce attorney in your area. You can call the lawyer directly, or the lawyer will be in touch within two business days.
Preparing for the Initial Consultation
After compiling a short list of Oregon divorce attorneys, schedule initial consultations with each of them. Initial consultations are preliminary meetings to decide whether to hire a lawyer. During the meeting, you can discuss your divorce and how it should be handled, and learn more about the lawyer's background and legal fees. Most lawyers do not charge for this meeting, but be safe and ask when scheduling an appointment.
You'll want to spend some time preparing for your initial consultation. Write down a list of questions to ask the divorce lawyer. Focus your questions on topics that will help you decide if the lawyer is the right person to handle your divorce case.
Question the lawyer about his experience to make sure he has the right skills. This includes where he attended law school and the number of years he's been practicing divorce law in Oregon.
The lawyer will want to assess your case. Ask questions about his suggested strategy for your divorce proceeding. Tell him to provide you with potential outcomes to your case. Ask him to describe the process for filing for divorce in Oregon.
Include questions that will help you understand how the lawyer will handle your case. Will the lawyer represent you, or will he pass the case off to another member of his legal team? Ask how you will be kept updated during the divorce proceeding. Ask what's the best way to reach the lawyer.
Inquire about the lawyer's billing rates. Ask what the charges include and if there are any additional fees that you must pay for. Then get the information in writing.
Before the initial consultation, you should also gather any relevant documents that could help the lawyer better assess your case. These include:
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- Mortgage statements
- Pension plan information
- Bank statements
- Investment statements
- Pay stubs for you and your spouse
- Paperwork on any other sources of income
If you have children, bring documents that reflect child rearing costs. These include:
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- School expenses
Lastly, bring writing materials to the consultation to take notes.
Qualities to Look for in an Oregon Divorce Lawyer
Whether you live in Portland, Eugene or Salem, the lawyer you ultimately hire should have experience dealing with an Oregon divorce proceeding. The attorney will know the Oregon divorce court system and can help you file the proper paperwork.
If children are involved, the lawyer will know how to establish child custody and child support payments. The lawyer can also help you obtain spousal support, if needed.
The lawyer you ultimately hire should be able to devise a good legal strategy to handle your case. Plus he should charge reasonable rates.
Most important, you need to feel comfortable working with the lawyer. You will have to divulge a lot of personal information to the lawyer you hire.
Choosing an Oregon Divorce Attorney
After you've finished your initial consultations, review the lawyers' qualifications to determine which lawyer is the best fit. Look at each lawyers' proposed strategy for handling your case. Assess their case management style. Factor in how much they charge. Gauge your comfort level with each lawyer.
If you're undecided about whom to hire, call to ask for references. Getting a second opinion on the lawyers could help you choose one.
The final step is to select an Oregon divorce attorney and hire him. Then let the divorce proceeding begin.
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The war on boys: Young men losing ground in education, emotional health and jobs
Laura Seitz, Deseret News
This is part one in a two-part series.
This is Jared just days before his 15th birthday: He has mostly B's and C's on his report card, but the lone F is a parent-enraging reminder that math's not his thing. He doesn't get it and he's not receiving a lot of help. He likes basketball, video games and a girl named Libby, because she's "hot," though he can't tell you much about her or how she feels about things, including him. At school he is alternately bored and lost. He'd rather play God of War than study and it was that video game his parents used as a reward to get him to bring up his grades last semester, though he couldn't get the math mark to budge.
In eighth grade, he figured he'd go to college. By ninth grade, he was leaning more toward a technical school. And midway through 10th grade in his northern Utah high school, he shrugs and says he doesn't know. Maybe he'll get a job or join the military.
His mother doesn't understand his struggle. She thinks he needs something that he's not getting, but what?
Experts in child development say she's right. He's a boy — and boys across America are losing ground. It's a situation so dire that three dozen national experts have formed a bipartisan commission to bolster their proposal that President Obama establish a White House Council on Boys and Men. There's already one for females, focused on education, health and career.
The proposal and the research backing it say boys are at a crisis point in education, in physical and emotional health, in employment and in the lack of dads participating in their lives. Boys are losing ground in schools geared to how girls learn and too many are growing up without male mentors in either homes or classrooms. Name a daunting number — higher suicide rates, how many drop out of high school or graduate from college or even take medication for attention deficit — and girls fare better than boys.
It is not deliberate, but society seems to have declared a war on boys.
The slip-and-fall
"Boys are not performing at the level of girls any more kind of across the board," says Karen Rayne, a consultant and teacher in Texas who wrote "Unhushed, a book about adolescent sexuality." "There has been a big push to get girls into math and science. There's no similar push to get boys into social sciences or language. I'm delighted the focus on girls happened, but we really need to look at boys' needs as a gender-specific dynamic."
David Brooks, a youth development professional at the Midvale Boys and Girls Club, puts it simply: "They're losing their vision, their drive to succeed."
In "Why Boys Fail," Richard Whitmire notes multiple — and growing — disparities. The graduation rates for U.S. males is 50.1 percent, while for girls it's 56.4 percent. Look at bachelor's degrees or higher and females significantly outpace men on college campuses, notes Whitmire, a past board president of the National Education Writers Association.
Men retain their advantage in income based on how much schooling they've had, but that's changing. In 2007, men made significantly more than women at every level of educational attainment. Advanced degrees led to average earnings of $100,333 for men, only $58,707 for women.
But boys are losing actual ground in the classroom. It's not just girls catching up because herculean efforts to improve their education have worked. Boys are actively sliding down the mountain of educational achievement.
"It is the first time in U.S. history that sons have less education than their fathers," says Warren Farrell, author of "Why Men Are the Way They Are" and "Father-Child Reunion." He was a driving force behind formation of the commission to push for the boy/men council. "Whenever you have children with less education, then you have children that are dropping out, children that are not getting jobs, children that can't compete in the global economy." It also leads to national security vulnerability, he says.
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Obturation Techniques for Pulpectomy
Pulpectomy is the removal of the inner contents of the pulp along with the roof so that to gain access to root canals that are enlarged, debrided and disinfected. This can be done using various techniques. The obturation techniques for pulpectomy are discussed below in this article. Let us examine them.
Obturation techniques for PulpectomySeveral techniques have been used for the filling of materials into the deciduous teeth canals.
- 1. The primary teeth with their larger canals may be filled with a thin mix coating on the walls of the root canal with the help of a reamer in a anti-clock wise direction while taking it out slowly followed by the placement of the thicker mix which is then pushed manually.
- 2. Pastes can also be filled by means of a Lentulo spiral mounted on the micro motor hand piece. The direction of rotation needs to be checked for the material to properly flow into the canal.
- 3. The endodotic pressure syringe is also effective for placing the ZEO into the canals. The Vitapex system also uses a syringe with the material in it. The syringe is introduced up to 1/5th the distance from the apex of the canal and the material is slowly injected as the syringe is withdrawn from the canal.


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Day 357: Reconstruct an animal skeleton using bones found in owl vomit
Girlfriend: "So I have the perfect present for your sister for Christmas."
Matt: "Oh?"
GF: "I met a woman who has a passion for finding bones located inside owl vomit and bottling them up in glass vials."
M: "Wait. What?"
GF: "I should buy it for you - so you could give it to your sister. Essentially, there is a woman who runs a shop here in Greenpoint (Brooklyn) who will go out into the wilderness in search of owl vomit, which she calls owl pellets, and dig through the vomit there were any bones regurgitated in the throw up. She then takes those bones, puts them into cute glass vials and sells them."
M: "Yep, sounds perfect. She'd love it."
For day 357 of The Time Hack, I took sea urchin bones found in owl vomit and attempted to reconstruct the animal with the help of sticky tack.
Why not.
- I believe 31 bones were used to recreate the sea urchin.
- The majority of each bone was white in color, with a dash of brown around each end.
- The ball of gum was green in color and attached to a clear pushpin.
- The other vials in the box included a rodent backbone and a bee. The box said there was supposed to be a fourth vial containing the bones of a seahorse. That container was missing.
- On the desk, where I was working there was a pair of tweezers, the box in which the bones came, sticky tack and a camera.
- I rotated the camera in a counter-clockwise motion around the recreated sea urchin.
What happened on day 357? Find out here. And here.
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too expensive... you can get the same thing cheeper
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too expensive... you can get the same thing cheeper
from what I understand you didn't make those blade. So where those blade have been made? I would like to know the exact answer, but this is kind of professional secret.
So my question is, in which...
on Minamoto izumimasa, gyuto 240mm ''inox''. it is about 2.1mm x 11.5mm x 107mm
yep, that is true, but it's especially great, to my taste, with bog oak or ancient kauri. That knife is stunning !!
I like the blade geometry of that knife. I'm not a big fan of that kind of knife, but someday, I will buy one like this.
Pierre, it's nice but you can do much better. :justkidding: It's very nice!!!
I thought it was thuya burl at first.
I also like the "logical" approach, I made my first handle out of snakewood and...
I wish you the best with your baby.
Your knives are stunning, I love the ferrules, they are amazing.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Kentuckiana has a lot of sports fans, so do you think you could give WHAS11's Kent Spencer a run for his money in anchoring a sportscast?
Now is your chance to do so.
Auditions started on Feb. 19 at Steepleton. If you missed Wednesday's auditions you have three more chances to tryout. The next event will be on Feb. 22 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Spalding University Center.
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10:50AM October 25 2013
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10:50AM October 25 2013
We've just held our latest Breakfast Briefing exploring 'converged media' because there is no superior tool or medium anymore.
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Up until recently, it was all nice and predictable; you had telly, radio, newspapers and billboards. When an entertainment brand had something it wanted to flog me, I'd be treated to a lavish advertising campaign, then it would disappear in the morning before breakfast…until the next time. A bit seedy, but I loved it.
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We've long been used to visual content being an essential tool in a brands' quest to become an important part of our world. Historically TV advertising has been the vehicle of choice for successful, affluent brands to promote their latest technological innovation, creating demand through beautiful aesthetics or compelling functional benefits or merely the mythical 'cool factor' that persuades consumers to make a product part of their world.


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What they say is true - it does taste like it's been cooking for several hours, not for only 30 minutes! I couldn't find the frozen, seasoned black beans and corn, so I used canned beans and frozen corn instead. I will absolutely make this again.
Beefy Corn and Black Bean Chili
jecca1120 Posted: 03/17/10
dkwalters08 Posted: 02/03/10
I am not a traditional chili fan, so I am often looking for new ways to make chili without kidney beans. This recipe is very good. It is extremely easy to make and tastes like it has been cooking all day. My grocery store did not carry the pictsweet frozen corn and black beans, so I ended up buying Green Giant's canned southwest corn instead. This can was 12oz, so I used 1.5 cans. The rest of the can could be used to make a salsa. I would recommend using the optional items: sour cream and green onions. They really complete the meal. It was so good, I decided to make it again for the superbowl party!
girlincognito Posted: 10/01/09
This is a decent recipe, and certainly easy. But, there are much better chili recipes around, including the one I have used before. Good go-to if you're looking for something super quick and easy, but still warm and filling. But if you're looking for the true chili experience - long and slow is the way to go. We also added a LOT more spices than this one called for. Without them, this probably would've been fairly bland.
LFletch37 Posted: 01/19/10
Very easy to prepare and very tasty! I couldn't find the specially seasoned tomato sauce or the salt-free seasoning , so I substituted a packet of chili seasoning - my entire family enjoyed it! An excellent weeknight meal!
nicurn2 Posted: 01/27/11
Cooked this chili today. Let me say it is quite tasty. My grocery store did not have the frozen black beans and corn. I just use the cans. It worked well. Next time I plan on using 2 cans of the Hunts tomato sauce for chili. Be sure to use sour cream. I will cook this again for sure!
maggiecz Posted: 04/28/11
I enjoyed this alot. Just your basic chili recipe nothing too special but it was good. I'll definitely be turning to this recipe if i'm ever craving chili again. I couldn't find the packaged frozen seasoned corn and black beans so I just used a mexican corn mix (canned) and it worked perfectly fine. Worth a try if you like chili.
gregor74 Posted: 08/23/11
I made this last night and it was awesome. Simple, fast and tasty. Will be making this again soon.
Sarah90 Posted: 10/16/11
I made this soup because I am a 21 year old college student, so I am always looking for quick and easy recipes (that will also be just as good leftover). I love to cook but don't enjoy fussy recipes when I am just cooking for myself. I tweaked the recipe a little; I sauteed chopped onions in some olive oil before browning the meat. I also added alot more of the chili powder seasoning (2 tsp seemed too bland), and salt and pepper of course. I used 2 cans of southwestern style corn by The Green Giant like others suggested. I gave 4 stars because it was quick, easy, and really good and I will probably make this again.
lizhungerford Posted: 11/03/11
Om nom. I only gave this recipe 4 stars because I modified it to my own taste. I added some regular white onion which I cooked with my hamburger. I also added black olives (my favorite!) and sriracha to taste. I used canned black beans and corn and it worked fine. It was a perfect recipe for a college student on the go who doesn't have all day to make a standard bowl of chili. I will definitely make it again!
Hrsunshine Posted: 11/17/11
Very good and quick!!
LUVSML Posted: 04/28/12
This chili was really good (and maybe better than my own recipe that I have been making for years!) I did modify it a bit since I was not able to find several of the ingredients. I used a can of black beans and a can of corn both rinsed and drained. I had probably 1.5 - 2 lbs of 93% lean ground beef on hand so I used more beef than called for and I added 1/2 a package of the McCormick chili seasoning while browning the beef. Also had to substitute regular tomato sauce and I added the other half of the McCormick seasoning package to the sauce. Topped with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
KackyW Posted: 03/03/13
My husband makes this chili often and I just love it. It has a sweetness to it that I really enjoy.
achilli Posted: 03/01/13
I could not find salt-free chili powder, seasoned corn and black beans or tomato sauce for chili. So what I used was a packet of McCormick's mild, lower sodium chili seasoning, a whole can of corn, whole can of black beans and a regular can of tomato sauce. I also sauteed some onions and garlic which I then mixed in with the meat. It was very quick and easy and tasted good. I still felt like it could have used some more seasonings. I'm sure if I would have been able to find the specific ingredients listed, it might have turned out more flavorful. In retrospect, I probably should have added a teaspoon or 2 of some regular chili powder. I'll definitely make this again with some tweaks, as it's an easy recipe to play with. Also, this recipe was only 4 points per serving for Weight Watchers. That's definitely a bonus!
crewsnfamily4 Posted: 10/01/12
Very good, a great quick dinner! I could not find tomato sauce for chili at my store so I used a can of diced tomatoes for chili and a small can of regular tomato sauce. It was very good.
Yancey Posted: 03/25/13
One of my favorites !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
letzcook44 Posted: 09/07/14
I made this tonight. It was a little bland so added aTBSP of Cumin, a TBSP of Cocoa powder, lots of diced peppers and onions and some red kidney beans. Salt and Pepper as well and a pinch of garlic. Then it was great. :)


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Chord Progression Harmonizer
100 - 500 downloadsAdd this app to your lists
+ By Iridium Iris Software
You can play around with chords in the sequencer and choose or change key or chords. Songwriting tool for the mobile musician, useful for experiments and testing harmonies.
OBS! Everytime you press "play" it is saved to your SD-card, and this isn't a multitracker it is a chord progression harmonizer.
NEW in V1.2.0 a brand new section where you can create sequences with 300 different chords!
This application is also a part of A Chord Finder Guitar & Pano, now also sold separately.
It has two channels so that you can build a song with two different instruments, change volume on each track and change tempo of the song.
This song harmonizer saves your sequence to a temporary .MIDI file on your SD card which you can copy to your PC. This application is a MIDI application, the sound quality will depend on your device. It will sound really good on some and bad on other devices, test your device MIDI sound by playing a MIDI file to see if you like the sound on your device before downloading this application.
New in V1.0.7; Now you can add independent pause blocks to the each track.
Choose the first note, if you choose a C you will get the chords to build up a song in the key of C. Decide if you want the song to be in the minor or Major scale. Pick the chord that you would like to add by clicking them. The whole track can easily be transposed into another key by turning the key wheel.
The theory goes; Change a tonic to a tonic, a subdominant to a subdominant and a dominant to a dominant.
Requirements: Device supports Midi and has a SD card.
You may not play MIDI files depending on the model of your device, because this application is using MIDI playback capabilities of the mobile device.
Please send a mail if you have any questions.
Tags: chord progressions software, chord progression, software chords progressions, guitar chord progression software, chord progression software, a star music chord sequence, wallpaper the chord wheel, harmony chord progressions, chords and scales sequencer, chord progression discovery software.
V1.0.0 Release.
V1.0.2 Bugfix; License at startup was fixed.
V1.0.3 Added; Choose among 31 instruments.
V1.0.5 More functions; Two channels, volume control, tempo control and a new design.
V1.0.6 Bugfix; playing from selected block is working now.
V1.1.0 Longclick the play button and it will loop the sequence.
V1.2.0 New section where you can create sequences with many different chord variations!
V1.2.4 Bugfix? Not starting on some devices.
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Not impressed only two instruments can be harmonized at once no screen rotation nor any way to save what you create do not buy it is a waist of your money
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It says license OK and starts all over again! Will you fix this, please? Otherwise, it's a waste of money! I'll give 4 stars, cause I know you'll get it sorted! Then will be 5! PS: try not to take too long, please! :-)
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Way to limited chord choices. Glichy operation and very low quality sounds Seemed like it had more potential.


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Mogadishu. July 14. An internally displaced Somali child sits in the rain near a camp in southern Mogadishu Thursday. [Photo: Ismail Taxta/Reuters]
A good read this morning from The Atlantic on the drought in the Horn of Africa and international aid in Somalia: Somalia's Drought, America's Dilemma
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Hypocrisy at it's finest: I can eat whatever I want, but you and your children need to eat healthier!
First lady Michelle Obama ordered a whopper of a meal at the newlyopened Washington diner Shake Shack during lunch on Monday.
A Washington Post journalist on the scene confirmed the first lady, who's made a cause out of child nutrition, ordered a ShackBurger, fries, chocolate shake and a Diet Coke while the street and sidewalk in front of the usually-packed Shake Shack were closed by security during her visit.
According to nutritional information on Shake Shack's Web site, the meal amounted to 1,556 calories.
I don't think anyone has ever argued that a healthy diet can't include indulgences.
Also, I have yet to understand why anyone thinks working to provide healthier, higher quality lunches for school children is so scandalous. God forbid kids get decent meals in school!
Republicans Fail to Annul New Light Bulb Law - NYTimes.com
Let no one ever accuse Republicans of thinking of the long term.
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"America has two tax systems, separate and unequal. One is for you and me and the listeners, and we pay each year, but if you're a corporation you're allowed to reach back (sometimes 20 years) and carry forward for many year tax losses and tax benefits that smooth out your tax bill. Now, the second thing Mr. Murdoch does that's very important is- among the largest corporations in America, Newscorp ranks third in Tax Haven subsidiaries. When you have a tax haven subsidiary (the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Panama) what you do is you take expenses in the United States and take the profit in those subsidiaries."
Columnist David Cay Johnston checked the tax information on Newscorp (a publicly traded company) and found that they made $4.5 Billion through tax havens. There's no transcript, but listen to the ~3 minute audio for more information.
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The founder and CEO of Manhattan real estate and management firm Robert K. Futterman & Associates was pulled over in Bridgehampton Saturday night and charged with aggravated DWI under Leandra's Law, which elevates a DWI charge to a felony if there is a child passenger in the vehicle.
said Robert K. Futterman, 52, of Greenwich, Conn., was driving southbound on Sag Harbor Turnpike when he was stopped at 10:27 p.m. for failing to maintain his travel lane. Police said it was determined he was intoxicated, and there were four children in the vehicle, all younger than 16.
Futterman was additionally charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and a count of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was held overnight and arraigned in Southampton Town Justice Court.


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Farewell Talk by Robert Hammond
Farewell Talk by Robert Hammond
After more than 14 years of work preserving and transforming the High Line and inspiring new ways of thinking about the city, parks, public space, preservation, and community, Co-Founder Robert Hammond will be leaving Friends of the High Line at the end of 2013.
Robert will share his reflections on the cultural institution he created with Co-Founder Joshua David in a public talk on December 5. Come celebrate Robert's dedication, vision, and leadership at this farewell event. Amanda Burden, Chair of the New York City Planning Commission and Director of the Department of City Planning, will introduce Robert. Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will moderate.
To learn more about the hard work, innovative thinking, and sheer nerve that went into the creation of the High Line, see Robert and Joshua's acceptance speech for the Vincent Scully Prize, recorded earlier this fall.
Auditorium of Public School 33 Chelsea Prep
281 9th Avenue
Between West 26th and West 27th Streets
FREE, RSVP to robertfarewell.eventbrite.com


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Legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock delivers a stunning performance alongside two old friends — past drummer for the Headhunters, Harvey Mason, and bassist Marcus Miller. Listen to the end to hear them sweeten the classic "Watermelon Man."
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