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There's no getting around the fact that Ray Davies is a classic-rock godhead on a level with Paul McCartney and Pete Townshend, even if he doesn't necessarily pull in their kind of cash. So it's understandable that he required about a decade after the Kinks collapsed before launching a full-fledged solo career, with Other People's Lives in 2006, following it up in '07 with Working Man's Cafe. However, once you've given birth to epochal songs like "You Really Got Me," "Waterloo Sunset," and "Days," it's got to be tough to walk away from them completely. So now, rather than roaring into a third Ray Davies album, he's reinventing his legacy with The Kinks Choral Collection, offering new adaptations of classic Kinks tunes with, you guessed it, choral accompaniment. We talked with King Kink during the European leg of his current tour to find out where his work has led him and how he feels about revisiting it now.
How did the idea for the Kinks Choral Collection come about?
It's a strange journey. Eleven years ago I was commissioned to write a choral piece of music, for a music festival in the East of England. I used the Symphonia Orchestra, so it was quite a big deal. And it went very well, and I stayed in touch with the people. And about two years ago, when Working Man's Cafe came out in England, the BBC were doing their Electric Proms series of concerts, and they invited me to come on, but everybody had to collaborate or do something different with their music. And I remembered the chorus I worked with and used them to play on a few songs. It was the success of the whole series on TV, and consequently the new record company I was with asked me to do an album.
What was the working process for creating the choral arrangements?
First off, I'd just like to say this is not a re-recording. I've never wanted to re-record the Kinks' hits, because I think things like "You Really Got Me," all those songs, stand as great records in their own right. So this is more of an adaptation than a re-recording. I had the colors in my head, and I'd go on my laptop and put charting ideas down. I'd do my own little demos and have an idea for an arrangement in my head, then I'd meet with the choirmaster and the local arranger who works with the choir, and they would say, "That's too ambitious." And then we'd just adapt what I thought of in the first place, and we'd work as a team.
Were you exposed to much choral music growing up?
I went to a Church of England school when I was 5 till I was 11. The headmaster of the school was also the choirmaster, so we all had to sing in the choir. So I was exposed to a lot of English choir music. But in secondary school I rocked out more, and left that to one side. So there was some foundation for that.
Some of the songs seem like no-brainers for a choral approach, like "Days" and "Celluloid Heroes," but how did you approach arranging the rockers?
I think sometimes it's good to leave something to the imagination on records. Like whenever I play Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen," I still hear a string section somewhere. It's not there, it's in my head. But [the choral version of] "Celluloid Heroes" probably crosses the T and puts in the dots where people imagined things to be. But I know what you're saying about being a no-brainer. The secret is to occasionally tilt that over and do things like "See My Friends." It was meant to be a continual droning drum-and-guitar riff, but we've done that one a cappella, so it's nice to break the pattern sometimes. There's a sense of humor to it.
The one thing I'd like to say particularly about "You Really Got Me" is I always envisaged that big key shift from G to A where it goes, "Yeah, you really got me," and in the beginning, when the choir do that in the chanting, it's what I always wanted to do. It's one of the things that I always heard on the [original] record, but we just had a few voices doing sustained notes. So it's an opportunity to me to adapt a song and put those little finishing touches to it. It was difficult paying respect to the songs and utilizing what could be done with them and also trying to be as adventurous as possible. I think that's paid off more in the Village Green selections; I'm very pleased that we did that. Because there's certain songs there that a lot of people haven't heard before.
Most of the album features the best-known Kinks songs. Why did you decide to include a whole batch of tunes from the Village Green Preservation Society album?
I wanted to do music that wasn't an obvious, like you say, no-brainer, because these songs are not obvious hits. And obviously the record company would have loved to have every hit we've ever written, but I tried to balance it out by having something that people who knew more about my music would enjoy.
What do old Kinks fans seem to think about the Choral Kinks tunes?
I think for the people that know the records, like every little gliss, every little twang on, say, "You Really Got Me," it might be nice for them to hear it slightly different.
Do you expect that an album like this will bring new fans into the fold?
It would be nice to do that, to have new people latch onto what you've done. I've been trying to broaden the palette of what I do. I might revive this piece I wrote 11 years ago, which was a very ambitious piece, and finish that now. It's just another step in the creative process, really. It was called "Flatlands," because the area that it was written about was Norfolk, Norwich -- and East Anglia is very flat. I wrote a myth about the legend of St. George and the dragon; it's based loosely on that. A very English topic.
It's been said many times that your songs bear something inherently British.
When my songs are more lyrical, like "Well Respected Man," I use English language more, and I think each language has its own meter and its own way of expression musically. I think of a writer called Malcolm Arnold, who's one of my favorite English writers, and people like [1920s/'30s composer] Percy Grainger, who was Australian but wrote lots of songs in England. And there is a definite musicality to the English language. What fascinated me when I tried to move to the [American] South is the different accents in America, how diverse the American language is. So a lot of it has to do with the way people speak; that probably has an influence on my music. Which is probably why they say there's an Englishness to it.
A lot of these songs have taken on a life of their own, but when you created them, did they come together quickly or did you labor over them?
"Waterloo Sunset," the song idea came very quickly, the lyrics came very quickly, but the record was recorded in four sessions over a month, because I wanted to be precise about the arrangement. If you listen to "Waterloo Sunset," the original one, I think there are only four instruments on it. And there's this one piano note at the end that I put on. That was very sparse but tightly arranged. "You Really Got Me," I started writing the riff when I was 15 and finished the song for real when the band went on tour when I was 18. So some things stay in the head longer; I carry lots of ideas around in my head. "Tired of Waiting" was written the same time as "You Really Got Me." When we recorded "Tired of Waiting For You," I hadn't written any lyrics. I pretended I had a sore throat, and could I do the vocal tomorrow? That night I wrote some lyrics. "Tired of Waiting" is one that we tried, and I decided not to use it on the choir record. I just didn't think it worked.
"Waterloo Sunset" in particular has been singled out as a favorite by so many people. Why do you think it affects people so powerfully?
I can't work it out. I look at the lyrics, and I want to rewrite the lyrics, but you put them together with the music and it works. Tonight, I'll be doing it acoustically, just me and my guitar player, and it seems to work in different ways. I think that's a good key to a song. George Martin -- I met him years ago when we were starting out -- said when he was recording the Beatles he'd get them to do a song as a bossa nova, then try it as a waltz, or whatever, to try different ways of doing it. And if it's a good song it can survive anything. With this song, it's a song about an outsider, and it's first-person, so he's not connecting to the action. Probably that's what appeals to people, because maybe there's a lot of shut-ins or outsiders out there who watch the world go by, and they'd like to get on it but they just sit back and watch it. I think that's one of the appeals of the song, possibly. And also, as much as I love the choral version, nothing can recapture the original record. On that original Kinks record, when my brother's guitar comes in, it's something magic that happens.
You seem to have concentrated more on your solo work over the last few years than ever before. In the midst of that, why revisit the Kinks catalog now?
It's been a kind of a strange year for me, because I was commissioned to do the album last year and I started recording it in January. The fact that I could challenge myself a little bit and make the arrangements slightly different kept me together, so it wasn't just a re-recording, but it's nice to get it done and get it out there and get new life into the songs. But I have to keep writing new songs, and I've just recorded a new song that they're gonna put out as some sort of charity thing at Christmas. It's nice just to get something new done.
You were quoted not too long ago as saying you could envision the possibility of working with your brother Dave on Kinks material again at some point. What's your outlook on that now?
My brother is a perfect foil to me. If nothing else, he has great ideas, and I love talking to him. When I see a great movie I think, "God, I wish I could watch this with Dave." No Country For Old Men, I went to see that, and I just said to the person I was with, "I wish Dave was here." I enjoy going to the movies with him, I enjoy listening to records with him, and making music with him. We've had our fallings out, very over-exploited rivalry, I guess, the media thrive on that, but he is a very intelligent man. But the Kinks became this image, this animal, this being. While I was doing the choral record, just to get in to do some new stuff, I did some demos and I used Mick Avory and Ian Gibbons, who played in the last Kinks band, [and Kinks bassist] Jim Rodford, just to see what it was like. And there's some good new stuff that could emerge. It would be nice to have Dave on board, because he just puts the icing on the cake.
What's the likelihood of that happening?
Today, it's very remote, but I'm in Norway [on tour]. If I can get in the same room as Dave, I'll soon work out what the problem is.
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Five-time winners Germany lead the seeds for the UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship second qualifying round draw at 11.30CET on 20 November in Nyon.
Germany, France and England are entering the tournament at this stage, joining the 21 sides that progressed from the first qualifying round. All three are top seeds, though they will be wary of holders Sweden and 2011 runners-up Norway in Pot B. Spain, finalists this summer, are alongside 2008 champions Italy in Pot C. There are former winners in each of the four pots.
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The US is finalizing a complex $10 billion arms deal that would strengthen two key Arab allies while maintaining Israel's military edge, defence officials said ahead of a trip to the Middle East by Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel.
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Definition of knowledge
1 obsolete : cognizance
2a (1) : the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association (2) : acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or techniqueb (1) : the fact or condition of being aware of something (2) : the range of one's information or understanding answered to the best of my knowledgec : the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning : cognitiond : the fact or condition of having information or of being learned a person of unusual knowledge
3 archaic : sexual intercourse
4a : the sum of what is known : the body of truth, information, and principles acquired by humankindb archaic : a branch of learning
Examples of knowledge in a sentence
At that time the word science had not been narrowed down to one kind of knowledge; it meant whatever was known, and men of learning were still able to possess most of it. —Jacques Barzun, From Dawn to Decadence, 2000
With their aid, he should be able to adapt himself selectively to his culture, rejecting its evils, stupidities and irrelevances, gratefully accepting all its treasures of accumulated knowledge … and practical wisdom. —Aldous Huxley, "Culture and the … ," in Artificial Paradises,Mike Jay editor, 1999
The knowledge of the godawful way people act (their greed, their vicarious or direct violence), and of the youth and helplessness of those who died, leads to shame … —Harold Brodkey, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 1995
She has little knowledge of fashion.
He has devoted himself to the pursuit of knowledge.
She gained a thorough knowledge of local customs.
Did you have any knowledge of her intentions?
Origin and Etymology of knowledge
Middle English knowlege, from knowlechen to acknowledge, irregular from knowen
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of knowledge
KNOWLEDGE Defined for English Language Learners
playDefinition of knowledge for English Language Learners
: information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education
: awareness of something : the state of being aware of something
KNOWLEDGE Defined for Kids
playDefinition of knowledge for Students
1 : understanding and skill gained by experience He has a knowledge of carpentry.
2 : the state of being aware of something or of having information He borrowed my camera without my knowledge.
3 : range of information or awareness To my knowledge our school has never won the championship.
4 : something learned and kept in the mind : learning
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1a : awareness or understanding especially of an act, a fact, or the truth : actual knowledge 1 in this entry b : awareness that a fact or circumstance probably exists; broadly : constructive knowledge in this entry — see also scienter, willful blindness Editor's note: Knowledge fundamentally differs from intent in being grounded in awareness rather than purpose. actual knowledge 1 : direct and clear awareness (as of a fact or condition) the bank had actual knowledge that the name and account number referred to different persons 2 : awareness of such information as would cause a reasonable person to inquire further; specifically : such awareness considered as a timely and sufficient substitute for actual notice (as of a work-related injury or of a bankruptcy proceeding) ruled that the employer did not have actual notice or actual knowledge within 90 days constructive knowledge : knowledge (as of a condition or fact) that one using ordinary care or diligence would possess had constructive knowledge of the presence of narcotics on his property personal knowledge : direct knowledge of a matter or of the truth or falsity of an allegation a witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter — Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 602 superior knowledge : knowledge greater than that possessed by another; especially : awareness of a condition or fact that affects another who was not aware of it denied having had superior knowledge of the hazard superior knowledge of a factor in the performance of a contract
2 : the range of one's information, understanding, or expertise answered to the best of his knowledge
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"Like ___ Song" (John Denver hit)
The crossword puzzle clue today is ""Like ___ Song" (John Denver hit)". To solve this puzzle clue, we look for the similarity crossword puzzle definitions for our clue. Below are the possibilities crossword solution and answer for ""Like ___ Song" (John Denver hit)".
"Like ___ Song" (John Denver hit) : A SAD "Like a Sad Song" is a track from the John Denver's 1976 album "Spirit". Singer John Denver's real name was Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. Denver was a great singer and he had many other passions. He was an excellent photographer, and an avid skier and golfer. He also loved flying and collected vintage biplanes. He flew himself to concerts in his own Learjet and had a handful of other planes that he would take out for spin when he could. One of his planes was an Experimental Rutan Long-EZ, a homebuilt aircraft noted for its fuel efficiency and tremendous range. Denver took the Rutan Long-EZ up in the middle of October 1997 not having much experience with the plane, even though he had logged over 2,700 hours of flying time in other aircraft. The plane crashed into the ocean near Pacific Grove, California in an accident that Denver did not survive.
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We are interested in understanding the connection between aging and the malfunctioning of a cellular process involved in cellular quality control known as autophagy. All the cells in the human body have surveillance systems that detect and eliminate damaged structures and toxic products. Our working hypothesis is that these surveillance mechanisms, including autophagy, become defective as organisms age and this results in accumulation of damage inside cells, which often leads to their functional failure and death. The ultimate goal of our studies is to devise interventions to repair or restore normal autophagic activity in old organism to increase the healthy years of life and, potentially, longevity.
Autophagy, or the degradation of intracellular components in lysosomes, is tightly connected with food intake and the overall nutritional status. In fact, fasting is associated with activation of cellular cleaning through lysosomes. In contrast with the exhaustive molecular characterization that have been made through the years of the signaling mechanism that participate in nutrient sensing, we have limited insights on how these signals are integrated at the lysosomal compartment.
We are currently focusing in gaining insights on the connection between one of the important food sensors in the cell (mTOR) and lysosomes. Understanding the molecular players that participate in this process should help future efforts to design drugs to enhance cellular homeostasis and consequently improve organ function in the elderly, as well as delay onset of age-related diseases such as neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders.
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Hi Tina!
I answered this Q on your blog too, but for anyone else interested: the chairs in the kitchen are vintage teak - I reupholstered them in a black & white houndstooth. The table is also vintage teak, but looks more late 60's/70's than the table, which was purchased in the 1950s (according to the elderly couple I purchased them from). Similar items can be found in vintage shops or in the online classifieds. Post a "want" ad, if you aren't finding what you are looking for.
Hi Shannon,
I totally need a larger rug, visually speaking, but I have a collection of handmade rag rugs made by Finnish craftswomen and my great-grandma. The colours work and the hall is the only place I put rugs (I generally hate rugs), so there they go. Some are a bit larger than others. But thanks so much for thinking of me and including a link!!
I don't think I had ever taken your house tour - I'm wildly impressed [though not the least surprised]! Obviously, you have an enviable eye not only for what doesn't look good [most of us have that, no?] and what looks loads better, but also for what can be removed/replaced/altered in order to achieve the much-desired "Is this even the same space?" effect.
Mad kudos. Mad, mad kudos.
[I, on the other hand, am looking at my sunroom right now and getting anxiety about moving an ottoman. We can't all be great]
Thanks Julia!
Some of the paintings are DIY, some of the artwork has been found on travels and in antique stores, but most of the work is by our family members. My husband's grandfather is a professional artist and painted the large works in the guest bedroom, living room & dining room. I blogged about him here:
The three paintings in the master bedroom, the yellow painting in the bathroom, the "Sigh" painting in the guest half bath are mine. You will find other DIY art projects of mine on the DIY Projects page.
The sculpture in my office is by my grandpa. And there is some of my mom's & mother-in-law's artwork scattered about as well. I am a HUGE fan of artwork. Aside from a bed, I think a home needs art first. I can't wait to see your pieces.
You have a lot of wonderful art and your photography is great too !!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashlee (house no. 2). We are insane and did a huge chunk of the work before we moved in (over two weeks) including demolition, installing the hardwood flooring, bathroom re-dos, painting every surface and moving in. But that was two years ago. Since then we've tackled it bit by bit: the closets over one weekend, the kitchen & half bath spruce up in the summer of 2010, the garage this past spring, etc. And decorating has been done piece by piece, too.
We have had a very small budget & have had to DIY almost everything (except the bathtub install). We have had to work with many things that were already here (weird mainfloor tile) and haven't been able to splurge on many supplies (laminate counters in kitchen). But we have splashed out on hardwood flooring and marble counters for our renovated baths, because those are good investments.
But our budget does slow things down because I will have a project in mind, but have to wait to complete because I've spent our alotted "house budget" for the month. Unlimited funds would be a DREAM! (Same with unlimited time!)
And we haven't even BEGUN to tackle the basement yet. Yikes!
Thanks for your question! I'll write a post soon outlining our timeline. Maybe for my one year blogiversary post!
I found your blog today via a comment left on another house blog - just wanted to tell you I think your home is absolutely gorgeous! Loving all of the white & bright colors & unique furnishings with that fantastic natural light. Your photos are beautiful!
We've recently started a new site dedicated to the fabulous community of regular folks who are house bloggers (www.bluedoorblogs.com) and would love to add your blog to The Reading List.
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Hi Callie,
Thanks! We've mixed DIY pieces of furniture, furniture we found in the classifieds, hand-me-downs and big box items to create a personalized look. Then we added artwork by our family members, combined with a number of DIY creations. I'm planning a post about "where I got it" so check back for detailed info.
okay, i just popped over from diy showoff and how happy i am! what an amazing job you and your husband have done!
now, about your furniture. are the chairs in the LR and Guest rooms matches? what is your source for the mid-century furn? other than recovering the kitchen chairs, have you had to refinish pieces?
off to peruse your blog...i may find my answers!!
Thanks Amy!
The LR chair was bought from kijiji.ca (classifieds) and it had been freshly upholstered. The guest room chair was also a classifieds find, but I posted a "want" ad with a similar looking chair. I paid to have it upholstered. We've done office chairs, ottomans and more kitchen chairs but nothing more advanced - yet.
Thanks for reminding me I need a sources list.
Hi there, What a beautiful place you have! I just clicked through from Curbly where they are featuring some fabulous bathroom redos. I'm especially liking your main bathroom that they featured. Can you tell me what the flooring is there? I love the look.
ReplyDeleteThanks!! Yes, I take all of my own photos and use (soon-to-be-gone) Picnik.
Deleteuh-oh... what do you plan to use once it is gone? Does the editing make all the difference? Sorry for all the questions!.. lol getting more into photography and I love your photos!
DeleteI do use manual settings on my camera and also a tripod (plus I take a million photos, so it increases the odds of a good one) so without picnik the photos looks similar. In picnik sometimes I crop (a lot), add text, change the size. I have tried using Pixlr & Photoshop express but it is taking me too long to figure out where everything is! I am hoping for a better alternative. Please - ask away! I really need an FAQ page, and a sources page . . .
DeleteHi, I love the updates you made to your house! Where did you get the yellow flowers in the white vase in the living room? Many thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI love the abstract art works in your home. Especially loving the yellow piece. Was that a DIY or purchase? Great job!
ReplyDeletetanya, i believe i may have asked you this before - but what paint colours do you have throughout home? i love how crisp and 'together' everything looks.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I used Behr Snow Fall in every room except the main floor half bath (which is a soft greige) and the basement (which is also a beige shade). But all of the white rooms are the same paint. That way, I bought 5 gallon pails and saved some money, plus painting (we painted the entire main floor and upper level at once) went very quickly.
DeleteOk...so now I really hate my house and want to start over after seeing your update! Amazing work, Tanya! Über impressed. Are you getting a PhD in awesomeness? ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Erica! Are you sure you took a good look at the basement? Whole lotta not-awesomeness going on down there. But thanks for your kind (and hilarious) words. My PhD will be in Women's Studies, so that's a kind of awesomeness, lol.
DeleteAs someone who went to an all-girls school and refused to change her name once married, Women's Studies = awesomeness. I have a basement that looks like a vintage McDonald's - maybe we can form some kind of support group.
DeleteThat has to be the best description of a basement, ever. Happily, I'm working on my basement right now . . . I am hoping paint will cure it!
DeleteI love your townhouse so much that I featured it on my blog. It truly is beautiful! I'm inspired to try my hand at my own version of art. We'll see how it turns out. Love your home!
Tanya, you house is beautiful, I love how your whole house has many artwork around; with the many bright and fun colours. What was your inspiration when you were renovating your house?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Such a tough question . . .
I had some constraints when renovating & decorating: budget, Hubby's style, the age and size of the house, etc. I kept things somewhat traditional, in keeping with some original features of the house we couldn't afford to change (like the kitchen cabinets). Anything too modern would have looked out of place (like the bathroom vanities). But then I mixed up the furniture a bit: combined new and vintage pieces. We chose maple floors upstairs because maple was already laid on the main floor.
The house is small and, being a townhouse, doesn't have many windows. This inspired me to use lots of white: white curtains, white walls & ceilings, white bedding, etc. Hubby's grandfather paints, so I decorated around his gorgeous art work, then added some of my own in cheery colours. All of that white needed some colour!
I don't know how I would decorate without these kinds of constraints but I do love bright white rooms with colour. I pin them on Pinterest all the time, which has helped me realize what my "style" is. And I have binders filled with rooms I like, torn from magazines, that I always reference, to remind me of things I like or ideas I have flagged. That helped me a lot when we were getting started.
But the space is also different than when we first started out and will likely change as I continue to figure out what works. I have to say I'm excited to start decorating/renovating a new house, whenever that is, because I learned a lot and would like to try new things/do some things differently.
In the after photo of your dining room, I can see a glimpse of your tv/media set up. But while searching your blog I could only find one other photo of the tv (Captain Distracto). It looks nice from what I can see. Could you do a post on it and show how you have set up the tv (usually a decorating challenge)?
The glass panel behind it look interesting; what's going on here? (can you tell I'm looking for stylish solutions for our TV/media paraphernalia?)
Excellent question!
I can definitely do a post on it. We purchased Ikea Besta pieces. The beachy looking glass is an option from Ikea also. The unit is modular, so you can put together whatever kind of storage you want. And also the backdrop the TV mounts onto comes in different finishes. All of the cords are hidden behind it so it's a pretty tidy solution. I'll post pics of our specific combination soon but here's a link at what other pieces there are:
Good eye! It's a poem by Sándor Petőfi. Roughly translated, it reads:
I'll be a tree, if you are its flower,
Or a flower, if you are the dew-
I'll be the dew, if you are the sunbeam,
Only to be united with you.
My lovely girl, if you are the Heaven,
I shall be a star above on high;
My darling, if you are hell-fire,
To unite us, damned I shall die.
The whole post about that DIY project is here:
Wow!! Totally impressed! Sorry I took so long to check out the site! You are an inspiration
ReplyDeleteLOVE your blog...I am currently working on my Expedit shelf, thanks to your inspiring shelf!
I was just wondering what the artwork is above your couch...I couldn't find any info on my own and figured it'd be quicker to just ask. I like it!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas with us. : )
Hi, thanks so much!! I'd love if you would send me photos of your Expedit Hack when it's done! The paintings above the sofa (and the abstract in the dining room and the pair over the bed in the guest room and above the chair in the guest room) are all by Hubby's grandpa, Bert Weir, who is a professional artist. The pieces I favor were done by him in the 1980s. He's doing work in much more vivid, saturated hues now that I also love. See more on his website: bertweir.com
DeleteSure~~I still have a few more canvasses to hang (I'm hanging seven), and I have to arrange things so it looks a little more attractive. After that, I'll take a pic. : )
Oh~~thanks for the info; I'll definitely check out his website. Talented man. How nice to have a professional artist in the family! That's awesome.
Everything has turned out so lovely you are so talanted. I want to decorate and I keep looking to buy new items but keep putting it off. lol. I guess i hav'nt found the right items yet.
ReplyDeleteYou're so kind :) The space has kind of evolved over time. As we've had money, we've bought things here and there. It's always changing - I have big plans for 2013 (we'll see if I get to them)! It's been a bit of a challenge, making these work when we've had to "make do". But when buying anything new (whether new-new or just new to me) I do try to pick things we just LOVE. When you find the perfect items, it will hit you and feel "right". Good luck with decorating!
DeleteLooks fab! Love all of the mid-century mod touches. And especially love that you kept all of your kitchen & bath cabinets.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea! We did keep the kitchen cabinets (I refinished them) and the main floor half bath ones as well (painted). But the main bath and guest half bath are all new. The "before" pics don't show a lot - I wasn't a blogger then, lol. But they were grimy and dated and just didn't function, so those two rooms got top to bottom makeovers with crisp new cabinetry to boot.
DeleteBeautiful house! I love all the pops of color. Where is the shower curtain from in the main bathroom? We are looking for one right now and it is exactly what I wanted...hope it's something I can find/make?
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy! I really need a sources page, thanks for reminding me. You are in luck, the shower curtain is still produced! It is made by Marimekko. A touch pricey (on sale now though), but fabulous quality. I have had mine since 2009 and still love it, and it still looks great. Here's more info:
Thanks Brittany! I purchased the bed frame a local Ottawa shop, Hardy Mattress & Feather Inc. (http://www.hardymattressfeatherottawa.ca/). It was actually a light wood but we painted it white with leftover wall paint. Similar styles can be found at places like Ikea and then made more modern with a coat of paint. Hope this helps :)
DeleteHi Lauren! The sofa is from the classifieds (it was previously loved) but it is original sold at Sears. This post has more info and also links to purchase, although it looks like they are currently out of stock.
Sears, who knew?! I'm looking to replace my current cream sofa and this looks easier to clean. Thanks so much
DeleteMy parents have the exact same one but in a cinnamon colour so I knew this was better quality when I spotted it in the classifieds. It is definitely pretty easy to keep clean. I've been horrified by some spots but they have all come off with a leather cleaner (from Danier Leather actually). It is nerve-wracking to see someone talk animatedly, waving their wine glass around on the sofa. We've decided our next sofa will be a grey leather, but I never regret buying this one because so far so good!
DeleteI love all of the art throughout your house! It's all very unique!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it ALL! You did amazing job! It's very well lit in all rooms. I envy that chance. What are the hangings in the kitchen wall called? Their style that is.
ReplyDeleteI am sooooooooo jealous of all those blue dishes and I love love loveeeee those blue rock/mineral/gem things in the frames....can you guess my fave color? Yep, its blue!!
Dear Tanya!
I love your blog! You have changed this house into a beautiful home! It's good to have Petőfi above the fireplace!
Csak így tovább! :)
I love seeing this because we are currently renting our townhome, and I also started a blog to inspire me to continue making it "ours" throughout our time there. This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteVisiting from "Better After" (your turquoise chair). I loved what you did with your lakehouse living room! If anyone ever sees a room with a certain style of furnishings in it and says "I don't think _______style will work in here", your redo is testament to the fact that almost any room can be made into a very different style. Good job! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously coo-coo crazy about all the colourful art in your home,Tanya! I need me some of it...like NOW. Did you do any of it yourself? I seem to recall reading about it during the Canadian Bloggers Home Tour, that some was a DIY. Do you have a tutorial on your blog? Beautiful home xo, Kerri
ReplyDeleteHi, Love your house, I am about to move into a rental, I believe I will paint everything in Behr Pure white too. I'm just wondering if you used different finishes on wall and trim. I am thinking flat on wall, and semi gloss on trim, OR all flat (walls and trim). What did you do?
Thank you!!!
Hi! Thanks so much for your kind words. I used Behr Snowfall, but I think Pure White is a beautiful one too - a touch less creamy, if I remember correctly. I used eggshell on walls and trim, and then ceiling paint on the ceilings. I like the more matte look and it's super easy to paint a large space at once. I will say that I invested in a jumbo sized box of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for keeping the trim scuff-free. A glossier finish cleans easier. I keep saying next time I'll go with a gloss on the trim, but in both the townhouse and my current lakehouse, I keep choosing the eggshell. If you end up hating a matte trim, it would be easy enough to over it with a glossier finish at a later date.
Good luck with your move!
Great job! Also totally understand your Robert Abbey lamp addiction! A good friend of mine owns a very cool shop in Pensacola, FL called "Urban Objects", that specializes in high-end lighting.... once you've been exposed to the good stuff, you can never go back! I used 2 of the very tall clear glass-based lamp on either side of my bed. SO BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDeleteI will have to take a peek at that shop online. How nice to know someone in the biz! Your lamps sound perfect. I love the clear glass base. I definitely can't scrimp on table lamps anymore - you're so right. But it's a good investment because the lamps from the townhouse office and master continue to bring me joy in our new place. Thanks for your comment :)


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The old and new architecture blinds together in this beautiful City of Adelaide in South Australia.
Known as the "The City of Churches", Adelaide was founded in 1836, being named after King William's Unlike the other Australian states, Adelaide's citizens were not taken from the many convicts originally sent by Britain to Australia, but were free settlers. While most immigrants in the 1800s came from Great Britain, others began to arrive from diverse places, including Germany, Poland, Afghanistan, China, Italy, Lebanon, Spain and Scandinavia. All have left their mark in Adelaide and South Australia.
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Attracted by the potential to build their wealth in the copper industry, or in wool and wheat, there were also those seeking safety from the religious persecution that was still present in Europe at the time? This is why Adelaide is commonly known as the "City of Churches". It is without doubt the tidiest and most beautiful city in Australia with a population at the last census of approximately 1.5 million people. Easiest by far my favourite capital City!
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The third of Clarke's three laws is at play here: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. "sufficiently advanced" is really a relative term. To one who understands it, it is not sufficiently advanced to be indistinguishable from magic. But to one who doesn't understand it, the line between reality and magic is obscured. Once technology becomes indistinguishable from magic, it becomes impossible to distinguish between what is possible and what is impossible. With magic everything should be possible, right? What we need to do is shed our understanding so that the technology we're discussing appears to us as magic as it does to someone who believes that through the magic of technology everything must be possible. Only then will we be able to come up with solutions based on the boundless nature magic rather than the finite constraints of well-understood technology. Dave
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Spencer laughed. He lives in Russia. You don't have to care about him breaking laws. "I'd accept that offer, but I think you might be a little traumatized by his idea of what 'important files' means, if you know what I mean. Besides, I don't think it would be good for my future legal and political careers if anyone found out I'd hired a Russian teenager to hack my roommate's computer. I mean, he's an absolute pig and a casual bigot and I'd probably be happier living alone, but it could be worse."
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Land Rover's Range Rover brand is known for building go-anywhere vehicles that provide a healthy amount of luxury and technology. Keeping with this philosophy, the company launched the Evoque, which is aimed at achieving better fuel economy. But this is no tarmac-only off-road imposter -- Haldex all-wheel drive is standard, with several electronic settings for a variety of conditions, and power comes from a 2.0L turbo inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 251 lb-ft of torque. Compared to the Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and BMW X3, the Evoque is a strong contender with a look all its own.
The Range Rover Evoque gets a new entry level version for 2013. Price has been reduced by $2,000 at the cost of a fully leather interior and a panoramic sunroof. However this being a Range Rover the entry level Evoque Pure still features an aluminum sunroof and a synthetic suede interior.
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Our family was fortunate to have lived in Europe for 11 years. This is by far our two sons' all-time favorite recipe. Typically in Germany and Austria, schnitzel is served with French fries and lemon wedges-the lemon is for squeezing onto the breaded cutlets. In Europe I used veal, but now that we are back home, I find that turkey slices are a great substitute.
—Sue A. Jurack
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 pound turkey slices (1/4 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Place the milk, flour, eggs and bread crumbs in four separate shallow bowls. Dip turkey slices into milk, then coat with flour. Dip into eggs and coat with bread crumbs. Place on waxed paper; let stand for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, brown turkey over medium-high heat in butter and oil for 2 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.
TEST KITCHEN TIP Letting the breaded cutlets stand for 5-10 minutes helps the coating stay on during cooking.
Originally published as Turkey Schnitzel in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004
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- Region: Piedmont, Italy
- Winery: Pio Cesare
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** This wine needs several years of aging (or at least several hours of decanting). **
The wine has a lovely burnt garnet red color - almost like the color of blood, if you can stomach it. Our first half glass was medicinal and overpowering. The second half glass and beyond were delicious. It has subtle black cherry with nice floral touches. The wine finishes with dried chili pepper and a little cherry-flavored jolly rancher (if you can believe it!). The strong acidity mellows drastically over time, letting the wine become more and more balanced and enjoyable. I think we are going to purchase another bottle and put it way for 3 to 5 years.
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It was not a last-second thriller, and there was no highlight-reel play that put UNLV over the top. But junior guard Bryce Dejean-Jones was willing to take this one any way he could get it.
"I'm just looking to win," he said.
After nearly shooting themselves out of the game from long range, the Rebels got back on track by executing basic basketball and hitting high-percentage shots, such as free throws.
Dejean-Jones made all six of his free throws in the final five minutes and finished with 19 points and nine rebounds as UNLV held off a second-half charge by Colorado State to win 78-70 at the Thomas &Mack Center on Wednesday night.
The Rebels (18-10, 9-6 Mountain West) allowed a 14-point lead to dwindle to one before regrouping to stop their two-game losing streak.
"The last two games were tough," Dejean-Jones said. "We were looking to be more intense."
J.J. Avila scored 22 points and tried to rally the Rams (15-14, 6-10) down the stretch.
Colorado State trailed 41-31 at the half but cut its deficit to 60-56 on Avila's 3-pointer with 10:08 remaining. A 3-pointer by Octeus and a layup by Avila pulled the Rams within 62-61.
But Joe De Ciman missed a potential tying free throw, and the Rebels retaliated with a 9-0 run.
Khem Birch scored on a layup, Kevin Olekaibe hit a short baseline jumper and Deville Smith made two free throws as UNLV went up 69-61 at the 5:35 mark. Dejean-Jones' two free throws made it a 10-point game with 4:37 to go, and he made four more in the final minute to close the book on Colorado State's comeback.
"I just thought we were tough," coach Dave Rice said. "We found a way to make plays."
Rice said the Rebels' "heart was just ripped out" in a 91-90 overtime loss at Boise State on Saturday, when Deville Smith's apparent winning 3-pointer as time expired was disallowed after a replay review.
The 3-point line was not what revived UNLV four days later, either. The Rebels shot 1-for-13 on 3s in the second half, and Deville Smith made the one.
"We went a little bit cold, as we've been known to do at times," Rice said. "We going to always shoot a few more 3s than I like just because of the way teams are defending us."
With the Rams threatening to take the lead, Rice sent a message during a timeout.
"He just told us to get the ball inside, and we started doing that," said Dejean-Jones, who missed his first two free throws of the game and shot 6-for-15 from the field, 1-for-4 on 3-pointers.
Olekaibe finished with 15 points, Deville Smith had 12 points and Jelan Kendrick added 11 for UNLV, which hit 7 of 28 3s in the game.
The Rebels held a 48-35 advantage in rebounds — with Roscoe Smith grabbing a game-high 11 — after Rice emphasized the importance of outworking the Rams in the paint.
Despite sitting for almost six minutes of the second half with four fouls, Daniel Bejarano scored 21 points on 7-for-20 shooting, and Jon Octeus had 17 points for Colorado State.
Bejarano's 24 points carried the Rams to a 75-57 victory in the teams' first meeting on Feb. 5.
Dejean-Jones and Kendrick scored nine points apiece to lift UNLV to a 10-point halftime lead. The Rebels shot 47 percent (17 of 36) from the field, including 6 of 15 from 3-point range, before cooling off after the half.
UNLV moved into sole possession of third place in the conference — behind New Mexico and San Diego State — and has three games remaining to hold that seed for the Mountain West tournament in two weeks.
"It's really important," Olekaibe said, "because we want to finish as high as we can in the conference."
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Sleeps | 2 |
Bedrooms | 1 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Space | 700 sq. ft. |
Property type | condo |
Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
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Learn moreHigh ceilings, exposed brick and massive wood beams punctuate this raised one bedroom loft with bath. Comfortable king sized bed outfitted with high thread count sheets and soft blanket. Bathroom has a tub/ shower combination and fluffy absorbent towels. Fully stocked kitchen allows guests to prepare their own food. Complimentary tea, coffee and bottled water are provided. A pleasant, restful decor gives guests comfort to kick back, watch TV, surf the internet and enjoy the comforts of this classic-chic KC loft!
My husband and I are from Kansas City originally. Even though we have lived a long time somewhere else, we still enjoy visiting the KC area and connecting with family and old friends. Our children are grown and love to visit KC too, especially for shopping and sporting events. In addition, business and medical needs find us frequently in the city. It made perfect sense to us to purchase a second residence when examining how much time and money we spend in hotels.
We have had excellent experiences being guests of others who have allowed us to stay in their 'homes away from home'. We just wanted to allow others the same opportunity as we have had.
After purchasing our first home away from home we found the hospitality aspect of vacation rental very enjoyable! That resulted in our acquisition of this second KC condo in downtown. We enjoy staying in each residence as each offers something different to enjoy in KC! We hope our guests will too!
Bette Beard purchased this condo in 2015
Kansas City is considered one of the most up and coming cities in the nation. This condo is near to all the downtown attractions and the new Kansas City Trolley gives visitors added ease to reach their downtown destinations. Near by all the downtown activities and entertainment. Easy access to major highways so that sporting events at Arrowhead and The Royals Stadiums are within minutes by car.
I was in Kansas City for 4 months for work. This condo had everything that I needed. Everything was clean and was close to everything in the Power and Light District for food and fun. I would definitely stay here again. I highly enjoyed my stay! Bette, the owner, was great and super nice. I recommend the Soho Condo.
We had a great time in KC. The condo was awesome, if you ever want to experience staying in a loft condo this is it. It had everything thing we needed. It is close to everything, it is 2 blocks from the streetcar which can get you anywhere you want, the phoenix jazz club is 2 doors down. Just an incredible place in a great location.
This place was amazing and was perfect for my needs. It is super clean and tastefully decorated, so it felt like I was on vacation. I had everything I needed and it made me feel like I was working from home. Close to everything, restaurants nearby and the bakery downstairs was just an extra special bonus. The owner was the best and super easy to deal with, as well as very accommodating. I highly recommend this location if you're playing or working in the KC area. This is the best deal out there!
Upon arrival, the loft was clean and well appointed. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes and cooking needs. There are detailed instructions for using the window blinds, fold out bed, tv system - all very helpful info. Beautiful views from the windows, a great bakery downstairs for coffee and pastries, and a lovely jazz club at the end of the block. You can easily reach any part of the city within 10-20 minutes. But the particular block of the location is quiet and pleasant at all hours. Five blocks to the nearest grocery (upscale). Just a delight - wish we could own it! Plus, for the couple of questions we had, the owner was always available and quick to respond.
Loft was clean and very convenient. Perfect for engaging in a city lifestyle. Property owner was very quick with responses when questions arose. Would definitely recommend to anyone, overall fantastic stay.
I stayed in this loft for a complete month and found it to be close to perfect. Everything you need is here or a phone-call away. The Phoenix is literally on the same block if you enjoy live music and good food. I also took advantage of the delicious chinese food the Red Dragon House had to offer which is also on the same block and quick! Cosentino's is a downtown market (little pricey) that I was able to get most essentials. Postmates also delivers in the city and will bring you anything. I worked night-shift 7p-7a and I enjoyed the Scratch Bakery breakfasts almost every other morning. SOOOO GOOOD! Laundry is downstairs and cheap! Everything is right downtown. The Alamo Drafthouse is a fun movie theater to go to and I watched the KCDF perform at the beautiful Folly Theater. Truly incredible. If you have time, YOU MUST go to the Nelson Museum. I could have spent days in there! The Ameristar Casino is also only 10 minutes away and a lot of fun also. If you get a chance, check out a Quixotic show! There's always something to do here.
Bette was wonderful and quick to respond to any concerns I had without fail! Super nice on the phone and very generous:)
Thank you Bette!
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I have about 45K miles on the car and the eep_2 error shows up, gas, temp, and rpm gauge do not work, neither does the speedometer Where can I get this fix for a decent price? Everywhere I have asked wants $1,200-$1,500
Well that sounds like a problem! I haven't heard about that one before. Have you tried asking for help over here? http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=137
Might also look here, even though I have never heard of your issues. http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/essentials/fixit/index.html
There is a section of harness behind the cluster that potentially can rub on one of the supports behind the dash and cause all sorts of anomalies. There is actually a service bulletin from BMW to that effect but don't have time to look it up at this time. If this is outside of what you are comfortable doing try www.bimrs.org for qualified specialized BMW independent that could diagnose/fix.
I may have found the solution to your problem for you http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1350784 According to the link, it indicates a faulty oil sensor as the problem. Try it. Hope it works for you. Thank you lcjhnsn for that link.
I have the same issue I've done a lot of research and have never been able to find an answer. I have narrowed it down to either the coding plug or the instrument cluster. Since a new coding plug is a fraction of the cost of the replacing the instrument cluster. I thought that I would try replacing that first. I am waiting for the part to arrive. Since the Coding plug has to be ordered specifically for your VIN, it has to come direct from Germany. So, getting one takes a few weeks. I'll keep you posted on progress.


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Instructions for Use
Please read carefully, both the usage and washing instructions, before using the product.
All Back on Track products should be implemented gradually. To start with, use the product for a maximum of four hours a day for the first 2-3 days. The body then has the opportunity to familiarize itself with the fabric's effects.
The reason we recommend starting with a maximum of 4 hours use is that some people experience pain in the beginning. In horses and dogs, it manifests itself as a swelling. This is due to the increased blood circulation, which is actually a good indication that the ceramic fabric is taking effect. This initial pain or swelling can occur anywhere from a few to several hours of use. You should then cease using the product any more that day, and instead introducing it carefully and more gradually over the following days.
After the introductory period you should up the usage to a minimum of 8 hours per day, preferably more. After only an hour or so is often perceived a positive effect on tight muscles and stiff joints. More persistent problems may require several days, usually between 10-20, before the desired result is achieved.
After the introductory period of 2-3 days it is important to continue to use the product intensively at least 10, preferably 20 days, before assessing its impact. Since this ceramic fabric reflects more of the body's heat radiation as you move, the effect is greatest if you wear the product when active. Back on Track also works when resting, even when you sleep.
Continue to use the product according to the routine you develop, or use it for two weeks and then take a break in the third week, this in order to avoid dependency. The sensitivity of this dependency varies from individual to individual. For maximum effect, the ceramic fabric should be in direct contact with the skin (if necessary, a thin cotton cloth inserted between).
Note: Caution is advised during simultaneous use with liniment or similar, since the effect is amplified.
Use the product only as directed and consult a doctor if symptoms persist. Do not use during pregnancy.
Specific instructions for use on horses and dogs
Keep in mind that the effect of Back and Track increases with movement when the body heat increases, so in addition to using pads and blankets in the stables, the horse can also be allowed to move around with the Back on Track products. Especially suitable in this context is Riding Boots, Leg Wraps, Saddle Pads, Exercise Sheets and Blanket/Sheets.
For long term problems, the horse may need to use Back on Track for an extended period. Use the product for two to three weeks and have a break one week, to see if the symptoms persist.
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For dogs, one often uses the standard Dog Blanket, which is rain repellent and breaths. However, it should be noted that for long-running problems, Back on Track should be used for several weeks, at least 8 hours per day, with regular breaks in order to achieve the desired results. This means that the dog can use the blanket day and night, indoor as well as outdoor, 24/7. If being used at night, it is probably more comfortable for the dog to wear the Mesh Blanket, which is more adaptable. Alternatively, the dog may be provided with a travel dog bed to use to sleep on.
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Note: Do not use bleach or fabric softener, or tumble dry. If necessary, the product may be ironed at a maximum temperature of 122 F. The ceramic powder is fused in the fibers of polyester/polypropylene and does not separate when washed.
The textile is produced in China and consists of 100% polypropylene (PP) with ceramic powder or 50% polyester with ceramic powder and 50% cotton.
Horse Back Pad
Directions for Use: On the spine of the horse back pad you will find a strip of Velcro. Remove the top strip of Velcro from the horse back pad and sew that piece into the underside of any existing horse blanket/sheet that you have/use.
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What more can be said about Scramble other than, "It's a SHMUP." You fly your little spacecraft across a scrolling map, you destroy enemies and you get points. It's the same game we've seen a thousand times before.
Released in 1981, Scramble followed on the heels of Atari's Defender and while it never attained quite that level of acclaim, it did help spawn one of the greatest SHMUPs of all time, Gradius.
The game is broken down into six levels, which seamlessly roll into one another, each bringing with it a new wave of enemies. Some enemies are particularly quick so you'll have to work fast if you want to get them all before the screen scrolls past.
Movement and shooting in Scramble is pretty straightforward. Stick moves, A shoots, B bombs and it's all incredibly responsive and smooth, which is important when the game gets moving fast.
Hitting ground targets can be a bit of a pain, largely due to the fact that your bombs don't fall straight, but instead are scrolled with you ship. This causes a bit of an unusual arc and it takes a bit of getting used to before you can nail a target every time.
Like Konami's previous XBLA entries, Scramble features updated graphics and sound effects, as well as the original graphics. However this time Konami has opted not to include the original sound effects.
There is a multiplayer mode, but it's nothing to write home about. Players trade off to see who can get the higher score, or if you've got Xbox Live, you can play for a combined co-op score. In other words, it's shit.
Basically, Scramble is the same as every other game Konami has released on XBLA. It's arcade perfect, it's got pretty graphics and it's got very basic multiplayer. There are really no faults with Scramble aside from its age, but there's also nothing special added to it.
Scramble is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB for Mild Fantasy Violence.
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