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Last week I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about home design and, in particular, home trends. We've all lived through various designs trends- Harvest Gold appliances, orange shag carpet, hunter green laminate countertops, brass everything, etc. If you recall, Flip 2 was a showcase of retro trends that, in its prime, was a high-end home.
And while there's nothing wrong with trends, I think it's important to realize what they are. Temporary design trends. You can't go Lowe's and buy a Harvest Gold stove anymore. Flooring stores don't stock orange shag carpet. Why? Because they've gone out of style.
So if they're temporary and will go out of style, why do people use them? I have even used design trends in home.
A few things to consider when choosing a design trend:
- How difficult and expensive will it be to change this when it's out of style?
- Can you live with the design even when it's long gone from the current trend?
- Are you okay with your house looking like everyone else's?
Currently, thanks to Fixer Upper and HGTV, shiplap is all the rage. On almost every episode of Fixer Upper, you can spot rooms [or entire houses] full of shiplap. Typically, the shiplap they use is pristine white shiplap.
The shiplap is effect is beautiful and adds some contrast to boring drywall. But as sure as the sun will come up tomorrow, you can bet that the shiplap trend will die off. What will Joanna Gaines do then?!
Another classic design trend that, once again, thanks to Chip & Jo, has made its presence known in home trends is subway tile. Not only is this a design feature people like, people are actually paying MORE for houses that have subway tile! So, since they're paying more, of course I put subway tile in the Flip 4 house!
One of the unexpected designs that have popped up is the usage of barn doors. Gone are the days of pocket door trends (which I still love), and now are the days of visible industrial hardware and sliding doors– new, old, vintage, or unique. Again, people are paying MORE for houses with barn doors, so I've incorporated one in Flip 3 and Flip 4.
Knowing all of these designs will phase out eventually, should you add them to your home? As a Realtor and a house flipper, here's my opinion to that question.
- Less is more.
Don't flood your house with every trend on the market. Should all of your walls be shiplap? No! An entire bathroom, kitchen, backsplash all have subway tile? No.
When you incorporate trends to the excess, you're just asking for your house to date faster than it should! Consider an accent wall like I did in the master bathroom in Flip 4!
- Make it easily changeable
For example, when the maroon & hunter green trend was on fire in the 1990s like gray is today, consider using accents for the trends. Pillows, linens, accent wall, or even artwork are all great ways of incorporating trends in a temporary manor….because trends are temporary.
- How long do you plan to live at your house?
One of the perks that I have in using trends (sparingly!) is that I don't live in the houses. I'm wanting to capitalize on the trends to drive up the sellability and value in a home, so, like the shiplap walls and subway tile, I use them to meet that goal. If I was living in the house for a long time, I might reconsider my design choices. Again, trends are temporary and if you don't plan on living in the home temporarily, keep that in mind as you decide on trends.
- Is it in every big chain department store? That's a sign it's a trend.
Personally, I don't regularly shop stores like Kirkland's or even TJ Maxx. But, occasionally, I'll snatch up a little treasure. But my rule of thumb is to never buy artwork or decorations from stores like that because they're a dime a dozen. Who wants their house to be a dime a dozen? Invest in local artists, create something yourself, upcycle previous trend finds into something more modern. Even if you're not a huge DIY person, shop small and shop local to find unique and adorable accents for your home.
This post isn't to say that trends are terrible. I love the look of subway tiles and barn doors and shiplap….but people loved Harvest Gold refrigerators and hunter green faux marble countertops too. My point is that they fade…and they fade fast. I frequently walk into houses that are a complete time warp because of the excessive amount of trends used in a house. A house can be classic and transition with the times….the level of difficulty in that transition is based on the number of trends and their permanence.
So, tell me…what are your thoughts on the current trends? As a Realtor, I've learned everyone has an opinion about them…and usually a very strong opinion!


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Monday, July 20, 2015
Garfield Heights
14 comments:
- William Kendall said...
I do like the area!
- July 20, 2015 at 3:55 PM
- Shell Sherree said...
You could be their crime reporter, Petrea ... perhaps someone can let you rent their backyard cabana for your daytime operations base ~ for a modest fee that's appropriately less than anywhere else in town.
- July 20, 2015 at 6:28 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
One day I'll show you the mean streets, William. Not as fancy, but some wonderful old homes and people doing fine. There are a couple of places I don't go after dark but only a couple, and it's all fine during the day.
Okay, the block of Marengo just north of the freeway is not good.
Shell, I might like to have my own backyard cabana. I thought I would make one with a tent thing I had, but our rainstorm this past weekend destroyed that idea.
- July 20, 2015 at 7:44 PM
- altadenahiker said...
I have many walking-districts from the Altas to the South - Denas. This is one of my favorites. Beautiful houses, and so much history.
- July 20, 2015 at 8:22 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
An excellent choice, Hiker.
- July 20, 2015 at 8:44 PM
- Pasadena Adjacent said...
Ha! just did a google map search on the Adena home. I'm always up for new walking locations in places I've never been. And discovered that the ugly apartment building on Adena is where Vic purchased his latest car. A hook up made through Barbara.
- July 21, 2015 at 2:20 AM
- Bellis said...
I had a good friend who lived there. They moved to Germany and I'll meet up with her when I get there. I'm so happy my friend has her car. But how did that apartment building get permission? It's out of synch with the neighborhood.
When we lived in Durham, northeast England, there was quite a bit of crime, but the police told me it was all because of a handful of bad families (criminality is inheritable, it seems), and they knew the 5 houses in which they lived. It's likely the same in the Denas. Just a few bad eggs give the area a bad name, but so long as you keep away from their houses, everyone else is decent and honest. Gang members tend to attack one another, not strangers, it's just unfortunate that their bullets can go astray and hit passers-by. (That was not a problem in Durham).
- July 21, 2015 at 8:08 AM
- Petrea Burchard said...
PA, Adena is interesting. Such a short street, anchored with the Gerlach house on one corner and the "Adena House" (don't know if it has a name) on the other. It makes one think that the turn of the 20th century was the heyday, and except for the nice trees the rest has been downhill.
Bellis, I don't know about the apartment building. Maybe it had to do with regulations not being in place at the time. I know one reason Bungalow Heaven was founded, for example, is because apartments were being built on its borders and those living there banded together to form a historic district to protect their property and the character of the neighborhood. Perhaps Garfield Heights didn't do that in time to prevent the building. I want that protection for my neighborhood, too, and I hope we manage it.
- July 21, 2015 at 8:34 AM
- LOLfromPasa said...
The homes that you share here are really wonderful to look at. I like them.
- July 21, 2015 at 12:52 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
No thatched roofs here, Lauren, but as you know we have some nice old houses.
- July 21, 2015 at 5:59 PM
- Ann Erdman said...
There are great things happening in Garfield Heights in terms of rehabbing historic homes. Such a big difference in the last four or five years. Still much to do, and gentrification is a whole separate issue, but it's nice to see some of these treasures come back to life.
- July 24, 2015 at 4:33 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
My neighbor, a seller of real estate, told me some of the prices that homes are going for in Garfield Heights. Closing in on a million dollars. As for gentrification, you are correct. A separate issue, a conversation that must and will continue.
- July 24, 2015 at 5:24 PM
- Ms M said...
What lovely old homes! So, this area must contain contrasting neighborhoods?
- August 3, 2015 at 6:40 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
Yes, this is a gentrifying area, Ms M. It's a controversial subject, of course. In Pasadena's early days, some of these homes were set off by themselves, with acreage around them. Many changes over the years.
- August 3, 2015 at 7:23 PM

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New Delhi : What happens when a blood bank dries up due to lack of donations? Such was the scenario with the Lady Harding Medical College and hospital (LHMC) Blood bank, which had seen severe fall in blood donations. The blood bank supplies to one of the busiest hospitals in the capital and is the first point of contact for hundreds of patients in need of blood. Seeing the situation, resident doctors and medical students associated with the hospital came to its rescue, by organising a blood donation camp to fill up the blood bank with donations.
Organised by RDA, Lady Harding Medical College on 28th November, the blood donation camp saw more than 100 donations coming in just a day, by doctors, resident doctors, and medical students associated with LHMC. The chief guest at the occasion was Ms Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament, from the New Delhi Constituency.
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Well, this is much relief to see that Holly Madison and I share the same road trip wardrobe. The mom-to-be, who recently announced that she is 12 weeks pregnant, was followed today, August 30, by paps from LA back to Vegas, where she has a burlesque show, Peepshow, she's headlined for the past four years.
"Paparazzi at the Barstow gas station? #random #nowheresSafe lol" the former Playboy bunny tweeted mid journey.
The extra scrutiny from the bump watch is paying a toll on her baby daddy too.
The boyfriend of the former The Girls Next Door E! Entertainment reality show, promoter Pasquale Rotella, was in the news recently when reports surfaced that he is facing a few criminal charges. Aaaah, the downfalls of fame and thrusting oneself in the limelight. Reality TV stars and non-working stars know that there's nothing like baby news to catapult you back into the limelight and under the prying microscope of the media and public.
How did that Facts of LIfe theme song go again? "You take the good, you take the bad…"
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After having a warm autumn, winter finally comes. I learnt about this soup from my son's friend, his mother was a very good cook and I enjoyed this soup a lot. The aroma of the garlic and the sweetness of the roasted capsicum enhance the flavour of this soup, making it a perfect winter warmer. Pumpkin soup is one of the most versatile kind of soup, I have done a Thai style pumpkin soup before and now I've added this soup to my favourite soup list.
Pumpkin soup also has a very special meaning to me. During my course of chemo, my neighbour cooked me a big pot of pumpkin soup as a nice gesture of helping. From her Italian background, she put parsley into her soup and I would never forget how tasty her soup was.
I really think pumpkin can bring magic!
Roasted Capsicum and Pumpkin Soup
(serve 4)
800g pumpkin
2 medium potatoes
1/2 small onion
1 red capsicum
1 garlic gloves, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
- Peel potatoes, chop pumpkin and onion into chucks. Place enough water to cover the vegetable in a saucepan and cook until vegetable are cooked. Leave to cool.
- Meanwhile, cut capsicum into half. With the cut size facing down, sprinkle oil and garlic. Bake in a moderate oven until the skin are wrinkled, about 20 minutes. If the garlic burns, spoon it under the capsicum.
- Place the capsicum into a zip bag and let cool. When it is cooled, peel off the skin from the capsicum and chop into chuck.
- Pour the vegetable into a blender, reserve the water. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Return the puree into a saucepan and heat up the soup. Add enough reserved water till you have a nice consistency. Seasoned with salt and pepper.


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For some time now, many fantasy authors and some readers have come to the conclusion that some of the more adventurous and iconic aspects of the genre are either outdated, clichéd or overused. However, can that not be said of all genres? Literary fiction typically covers different aspects of everyday life, romance is about falling in love, and crime often involves murder (sometimes involving a whodunit scenario) – just to name a few. I've read a few articles recently from writers complaining about the use of: dragons, elves, dwarves, goblins and other well-known fantasy races and beasts; plots about prophecies and chosen ones; third-person omniscient perspectives; prologues; and last but not least, novels that run in a series. If I may be completely honest, it bothers me. Why? It bothers me because some of the best fantasy I've ever read has been about adventure, and has involved one or more of these supposedly outlawed concepts on the basis that they're outdated, clichéd or overused.
- Author Interview – Melissa A. Joy – Keys of the Origin: The Scions of Balance, Book 1 (Aeldynn Lore)
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Assistant Design Manager
Location: Warrington
Salary: £32,000 + Car/ Allowance + Company Benefits
I have an exciting position available for an Assistant Design Manager to join a North West leading main contractor. The contractor specialises in large high rise residential schemes varying in value from £20m - £100m.
Due to a number of new large developments they are looking for an Assistant Design Manager to join the team to assist with the design information and design philosophy for new build accommodation. You will be expected to review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers and co-ordinate changes with the Design team (including Structural Engineers, architects and external subcontractors) ensuring best value. You will be involved in Design team meetings to co-ordinate the building process.
You will register received drawings on the information system, approve drawings and produce drawings via AutoCAD drawing system. You will also co-ordinate design information in accordance with Building Regulations.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- Requiring education/ qualifications to a level of NVQ 4, Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Building Regulations
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD drawing systems
- Strong communication, negotiation and time management In return you will receive a salary of £32,000 plus car/ allowance and company benefits. If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position please apply now or contact Rebecca Roberts at Russell Taylor for further information on: 0151 737 5560 or email: email@example.com


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Royal Caribbean Cruises and PNC Bank have separately introduced new Visa Signature credit cards this month, offering their customers bigger bonuses and enhanced point earning capabilities as well as more options when it comes to cashing in for trips or merchandise.
The Royal Caribbean Cruises Visa Signature card has a 15,000 point sign-up bonus and offers double points for every dollar spent on bookings with the cruise line. Cardholders can also earn two-for-one airfare when they spend $3,500 or more during their first 90 days.
There are three card offerings through Bank of America, each co-branded to a different cruise line under the Royal Caribbean umbrella including luxury Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.
The MyCruise Rewards earned with these cards can be redeemed for cruises, stateroom upgrades, merchandise, and on-board credits while at sea. These Signature cards also come with a variety of Visa perks including concierge service, lost luggage protection, worldwide access to emergency cash, and travel accident insurance.
New travel card lineup
Earlier this month, PNC Bank released two new Visa Signature travel cards – the Premier Traveler and Premier Traveler Reserve. The cards feature 24-hour support, concierge service for special requests and travel issues, and flexible rewards with monthly bonuses. They also include a chip for secure usage worldwide.
With PNC's Premier Traveler, cardholders earn one mile for every dollar they spend. They also receive one discounted airline ticket for a companion each year. The annual fee is $95.
The PNC Premier Traveler Reserve offers members more earning power–two miles for every dollar they spend. This includes two discounted companion airline tickets and $200 worth of reimbursements for airline incidentals every year. Members also receive 15,000 bonus miles on their anniversary when they spend $50,000 or more annually. This card costs $395 a year.
Rewards can be redeemed for hotel rooms, car rentals, airline tickets, and cruises.


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Business that grew from UK Venture Challenge launching a phone app
In late 2011, Evan Leach was sitting around with friends talking about how much they loved playing baseball as kids and how boring it was to watch as adults.
"It's boring because we're not engaged with what's going on in the field; it's really passive and slow," said Leach. "So we thought, what if we built in a competition with what's happening in the field?"
Thus Crowded, a phone application, was conceived. It allows spectators to compete with their friends, predicting plays based on players' stats and history.
Leach and his friends Ranajay Sen and Scott Wagner formed a company called Stadionaut and entered the first University of Kentucky Venture Challenge last year. They won $2,000.
Leach, now a UK graduate, hooked up with Awesome Inc., a startup accelerator on Main Street, and in March, Crowded will be launched for the major leagues. It hopes to generate revenue with targeted advertising.
The company serves as inspiration for participants in the second UK Venture Challenge, the university's annual business competition for student entrepreneurs, which is now taking applications.
The competition will be Feb. 16 at the James F. Hardymon Theater in the Davis Marksbury Building. Teams compete for $3,000 in prize money and the opportunity to represent UK at the state business competition, Idea State U.
"This is a great opportunity for students who have an idea for an innovation to develop that idea into a potential business venture," said Dan O'Hair, dean of the College of Communication and Information.
O'Hair was a founder of the Innovation Network for Entrepreneurial Thinking, iNET, an undergraduate program aimed at promoting entrepreneurship. The program offers classes and special opportunities that can lead to an undergraduate certificate in entrepreneurial studies.
Leach is especially enthusiastic about iNET, which is aimed at helping students like him get started in business. After all, he was an animal science major who changed directions.
"UK is creating something that's very important in Lexington," he said. "The iNET program is in its early stages, but I see it being a very important part of the university and eventually, Lexington, because it's encouraging entrepreneurship."
Another idea that did well in last year's Venture Challenge is now a company that has an office down the hall from Leach. Tagapet uses GPS and mobile phone technology to help owners find lost pets.
The UK Venture Challenge is open to all UK undergraduate and graduate students with an idea for an innovation, service or product for a for-profit or non-profit business venture. Students select either the business concept or the business plan category, submit a written entry, and make a pitch before a panel of judges Feb. 16. Written entries are due Jan. 28. For more information, go to ci.uky.edu/inet/page/uk-venture-challenge.
A new feature of the competition this year allows the public to vote for their favorite student venture video. Participating students will be encouraging their supporters to cast a daily vote until voting closes at midnight Feb. 15. The winner will be announced following the presentations Feb. 16.
The cash prize is sponsored by the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership, which includes the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Commerce Lexington and the University of Kentucky.


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The house has two bedrooms, the main bedroom has a solid oak king size bed, a sink, mirrors with 2 large cupboards and bookcase. While tucked up in bed you can look out of the window to see the beach, sea and the hills. The second bedroom has 2 single beds, a large cupboard , plus bookcase. The open plan oak kitchen has all the cooking facilities you will require, washing machine, Fridge/freezer, an old pine kitchen dresser , oven /hob and microwave.
The bathroom has a lovely tiled bath/shower plus toilet, sink and heated towel rail. There is a large enclosed garden area with good car parking space for 2 vehicles. There are two separate deck areas, one facing the sea and the other facing west for the evening sunshine.
If you are looking for that special place to get away from it all the Spy House is your perfect location to relax and chill out , enjoy exploring Islay , Jura and even Colonsay , discover the 220 soft sandy beaches ,sample fresh seafood and local lamb and venison not to mention tasting the best single malt whiskies from Islay and Jura's nine Distilleries plus the Islay brewery. You are only a short drive from Port Ellen village with 5 choices of places to eat out and the iconoic Laphraoig (in full view from the Spy House), Lagavulin and Ardbeg Distilleries.
The house is perfect for a couple and would be very romantic for honeymooners, a family of four , 3 single adults or 3 couples if a couple are happy to sleep on the pull out sofa bed in the lounge area. Please note we have a NO pet policy.
Here are some of the reviews in the Visitors Book :
Waking up to that view every morning is unbelievable
The most beautiful view we have ever had
What a fabulous place , stunning views in such a wonderful location, saw dolphins in the bay , deer grazing in the garden
There are not many words to describe this magnificent view, we so enjoyed this quiet and peaceful cottage
Whatever time of the year or month you visit the views are always stunning and dramatic. The Spy House is waiting to welcome you.


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South by Southwest is looming once again and Austin B-cycle will be hustling our bikes around the city to make sure everyone has the best chance to use a B-cycle to get around town. With the high demand of the festival attendees, our team is in need of some helping hands...or should we say "feet"...to help us move our B-cycles around the city.
If you're looking to be apart of the SXSW hustle and bustle, join the Austin B-cycle team of volunteers for a fun-filled day(s) keeping the system balanced and riding B-cycles. Take a peek at our volunteer shift needs below and sign up today to help out!
Perks: Volunteers will receive a B-cycle T-shirt, a meal during their shift, exercise and can work towards an annual Local365 Austin B-cycle membership. One shift is half off of a Local365 membership, two shifts and it is free!


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CCS SB 700, 2016 (Amended Section - Proposed Language)
287.957. The experience rating plan shall contain reasonable eligibility standards, provide adequate incentives for loss prevention, and shall provide for sufficient premium differentials so as to encourage safety. The uniform experience rating plan shall be the exclusive means of providing prospective premium adjustment based upon measurement of the loss-producing characteristics of an individual insured. An insurer may submit a rating plan or plans providing for retrospective premium adjustments based upon an insured's past experience. Such system shall provide for retrospective adjustment of an experience modification and premiums paid pursuant to such experience modification where a prior reserved claim produced an experience modification that varied by greater than fifty percent from the experience modification that would have been established based on the settlement amount of that claim. The rating plan shall prohibit an adjustment to the experience modification of an employer if the total medical cost does not exceed twenty percent of the current split point of primary and excess losses under the uniform experience rating plan, and the employer pays all of the total medical costs and there is no lost time from the employment, other than the first three days or less of disability under subsection 1 of section 287.160, and no claim is filed. An employer opting to utilize this provision maintains an obligation to report the injury under subsection 1 of section 287.380.


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On the Internet, you can pretend to be whoever you want… That includes pretending to be a cuddly romantic that has a girlfriend.
In these funny photos, Rain Yokohama shares how to take pics to look like you have a girlfriend. From getting the corners of his mouth whipped to cuddling in bed together – the guy sure makes his fake girlfriend look pretty real! Keep on scrolling to see the pics, and don't forget to vote for your favorites!
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I went to Japan with my brother and his friends. While there, I got to catch up with some of my Japanese and Korean friends as well. We had a good time.
Places we went:
Tokyo: Asakusa, Senso-ji (big lantern), Ueno Park (lotus pond), Kappabashi (fake food), Akihabara (electronics), Shibuya Crossing (lots of people), Meiji Shrine and Inner Gardens (iris), Ryogoku Kokugikan (Sumo Center), Imperial Palace, Tokyo station (vegan ramen)
Nara: Nara Park (deer), Kodai-ji (pagoda), Daibutsu (Big Buddha), Kasuga Shrine (lanterns)
Kyoto: Pontocho and Kiyamachi (night life), Sanjo-Kawaramachi (sushi), Nishiki Market (food), Kiyomizu-deru (temple and spring), Sannen-zaka (artisan shops), Arashiyama (bamboo forest), Fushimi Inari (red gates), Kizakura (sake and beer brewery), Kyoto Station (architecture)
Arima: Arima Gyoen (ryokan), Kin no Yu (hot spring)
We walked approximately 60 miles in 7 days. My feet and knees are not happy, but I am glad we got to go to so many places. And it was nice that a hot spring was the last day!
I posted a few more pictures on Instragram. From now on, I'll mostly be posting things on Instagram, not this website. If you'd like to continue following me, I'll be on Instagram; it's easier to post there. Just ask me for my info.


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The Smith Center Introduces Three Distinct Series Bringing the Best of Jazz, Classical and the New York Stage to Las Vegas
Subscriptions to all three series on sale to the public beginning July 15
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LAS VEGAS (July 8, 2013) – From the best of jazz and most celebrated classical musicians to the biggest voices from the New York stages, The Smith Center brings three diverse series to Las Vegas from October 2013 through May 2014. The three series bring patrons on a journey deep into the heart of American music to see the masters perform right before their eyes or visit the New York stage without leaving Las Vegas.
The Smith Center's popular JAZZ ROOTS will be joined by two new series including "Classical & Beyond" featuring Renee Fleming, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Academy of St. Martin & The Fields with Joshua Bell, among others, and "Best of the New York Stage" bringing the likes of Patti LuPone, Michael Feinstien and Audra McDonald and more to the stage.
As a series subscriber, patrons enjoy exclusive benefits including first access to best available seating, keeping the same seats throughout the duration of the season and saving 20 percent when compared to buying individual show tickets. On sale dates for individual tickets will be announced at a later date.
Subscriptions for all three series go on sale to the public beginning Monday, July 15 and must be purchased by Monday, Sept. 30 at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, by phone at 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 (TTY) and online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348.
"Ladies of Jazz" featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Mosaic Project consisting of Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Gretchen Parlato, Gerri Allen and Tia Fuller
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Dee Dee Bridgewater, the world's most highly acclaimed female jazz vocalist and host of NPR's award-winning "Jazzsetwith Dee Dee Bridgewater," has gathered the finest female jazz musicians alive today to create an unparalleled musical collaboration. For one night, see the 2011 Grammy's® "Best New Artist" Esperanza Spalding, Grammy-winning drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, first place Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition winner Gretchen Parlato, Grammy-winning pianist, composer and educator Gerri Allen and sax star Tia Fuller.
"The Blues" featuring Keb Mo and Shemekia Copeland
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Without the blues, there would be no jazz, R&B, rock 'n roll or hip hop. Blues is the link that ties modern music together. It is the sound of the American experience, raw and untamed and something worth celebrating. This November, two generations of blues stars will take the stage. Keb Mo, a living link to the delta blues and a three-time Grammy-winning singer/guitarist, will showcase the blues in all its heartfelt glory alongside acclaimed vocalist Shemekia Copeland, the daughter of guitar legend Johnny Copeland.
"Georgia on my Mind: Celebrating Ray Charles" featuring Take 6, Nnenna Freelon, Clint Holmes, Kirk Whalum, Shelly Berg, Raelettes and the UNLV Singers and Orchestra conducted by David Loeb
Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Frank Sinatra called him "the only true genius in show business." Ray Charles transcended racism, faced cultural upheavals head on and helped bring jazz, blues and soul to the rest of the world. In honor of Black History Month, an all-star cast of performers will celebrate Ray's life, music and undeniable spirit. You'll see ten-time Grammy winners Take 6, Clint Holmes, Vocalist of the Year Nnenna Freelon, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, music director Shelly Berg and the UNLV Singers and Orchestra conducted by David Loeb as they honor the beloved genius from Georgia.
"Satin & Soul" featuring David Sanborn and Jonathan Butler
Friday, March 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
"Satin & Soul" is a concert as smooth and sexy as satin and as deep and earthy as the roots of American music. This special performance brings together two award-winning stars to create a perfect blend of sounds that will touch the soul. David Sanborn, the six-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum alto sax star, will grace the stage alongside Jonathan Butler, the platinum-selling singer/guitarist and winner of the famed South African Sarie Award – where Africa, America, Jazz and Soul come together.
Classical & Beyond
Kronos Quartet: Kronos at 40
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
A spirit of fearless exploration separates the Kronos Quartet from all others as they don't simply play music but create atmospheres of rich emotion. They conjure up powerful experiences that never quite fade from memory. The illustrious and Grammy-winning quartet will premiere a special new work from Philip Glass, alongside moving works from Laurie Anderson, Bryce Dessner of The National and composer Clint Mansell.
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at 5 p.m.
"America's Orchestra" brings a delightful range of the world's first and most famous Pops orchestra to experience the majesty of Dvorak and Copland, swing with Ellington and Gershwin, get a little crazy with Queen and soar with the film music of John Williams. In addition, audience-favorite Michael Chertock joins the Pops for a performance of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." It's music for the ages – and for all ages – that the whole family will treasure.
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra with Nikolai Alexeev, Conductor & Vilde Frang, Violin
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Founded in 1882, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world's greatest orchestras, is Russia's oldest symphonic ensemble and a beacon of the country's passion for art and music. It was with this orchestra that Tchaikovsky chose to premiere his Symphony No. 6 ("Pathetique") and share its cultural spirit with the world. This performance will be rising Norwegian violinist, Vilde Frang's, first appearance in Las Vegas.
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell, Director & Solo Violin
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Master violinist Joshua Bell commands and directs this brilliant chamber orchestra, known worldwide for its polished and refined sound. Formed in 1958, they have come to represent the pinnacle of musicianship. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is purity put to music, perfection played out loud and every performance is a true treat for fellow performers and lovers of music everywhere.
Renée Fleming, Soprano
Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
One of the most beloved and celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano Renée Fleming is known for her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry and compelling stage presence. She has performed across the world, from the Beijing Olympics to Buckingham Palace to the Obama Inaugural Celebration. For her first-ever public performance in Las Vegas, she will sing beloved songs and arias ranging from grand opera favorites to Broadway and The Great American Songbook.
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Audra McDonald in Concert
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway legend Audra McDonald returns to the concert stage after four seasons on the hit ABC television series "Private Practice" and after winning a record-tying fifth Tony Award® for her unforgettable performance in "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess." Joined by a jazz ensemble, the two-time Grammy Award winner will perform an intimate evening of favorite show tunes, classic songs from the movies and original pieces written especially for this extraordinary artist who is at the height of her expressive powers. "Ravishing of voice and Olympian of stature, she's an overwhelming presence," The New York Times.
Michael Feinstein: The Gershwins and Me
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
This April Feinstein released a new CD, in collaboration with legendary composer-conductor-pianist Andre Previn, with an album celebrating Previn's repertoire from his catalog of pop songs. Previn's work is highlighted with four Oscars® and 11 Grammy Awards. Gershwin's influence provided a solid base upon which Feinstein evolved into a captivating performer, composer and arranger of his own original music. Feinstein has received three honorary doctorates. Through his live performances, recordings, film and television appearances, and his songwriting, Feinstein is an all-star force in American music.
The Ten Tenors
Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Classical comes to life when The Ten Tenors take the stage with their wild blend of rock and classical music that has astounded audiences and powered them into stardom. Now, ever evolving and always entertaining, the tenors have crafted a special, limited-run performance featuring their favorite Broadway hits. Come see ten of Australia's hottest tenors and enjoy an evening of raw power, soothing beauty and the very best Broadway has to offer.
Patti LuPone in "Far Away Places"
Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
In her new, critically-acclaimed concert "Far Away Places," two-time Tony Award winner ("Gypsy," "Evita") Patti LuPone shares her penchant for wanderlust by taking us on a musical journey with thrilling renditions of songs by an eclectic list of songwriters which includes Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Willie Nelson, Kurt Weill, Edith Piaf, Frederick Hollander and the BeeGees.
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I wrote this sometime last year and never got around to posting it. I figured today would be a good occasion to do so.
After you've been on dating apps for a while, you start recognising a pattern in what guys say in conversation or their bios. This is my effort to decode what they really mean. All of these are real examples, some collected from friends.
"I'm looking for a girl who has a sense of humour."
Translation: You need to laugh at my jokes, even if they're racist, sexist, or just not funny.
"I'm looking for a girl who doesn't take herself too seriously."
Translation: I'm looking for a girl who doesn't take herself seriously, but she needs to take me seriously. Otherwise my feelings will be hurt.
"I'm looking for a girl who can hold a conversation."
Translation: I think most women are vapid, only I am able to choose topics worthy of discussion.
"Swipe left if [insert quality here]."
Translation: I'm making it so that any of our interactions from now on are going to be based on you trying to win my approval.
"I'm attracted to introverted girls who don't know how pretty they are."
Translation: I'm not even making an effort to hide how creepy and predatory I am.
"I don't like girls who wear too much makeup [/something else girls do]."
Translation: I'm going to criticise activities commonly associated with women even though I don't do shit to actually help dismantle patriarchal structures which encourage those things in the first place.
"Not your typical Asian guy."
Translation: I have internalised racism issues I need to sort out before anyone should try dating me.
"I happen to find Asian women more attractive and personable."
Translation: Punch me in the face if you see me on the street. Go on, punch me.
And this is why I've had such little success with online dating, I'm too cynical and judgemental. I've given up now, my time can be better spent. Happy Valentine's Day from this feminist killjoy who can't take a joke!
February 14, 2017
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In Noxubee Co., MS 1870, I've also come across a white female SARAH A.DOBBINS born about 1830 in SC. Now, she could possibly have been my ALFRED DOBBINS' last slaveholder. She/they might have brought him to MS from SC. I'm trying to check her out, too. Thanks, again.
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- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
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Warlord Games Cybermen part 01
I'll be posting my review of Missy in a separate post as well as reviewing the Warlord Games Nightmares in Silver boxed set of 10 versions of Cybermen through the ages. But next time, the spotlight will shine on the Daleks.
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Some cyber-goodness. The Silver menace is growing stronger.ReplyDeleteReplies
Great looking hoard BryanReplyDeleteReplies
Much appreciated, Dave.Delete
WOW!! What an awesome-looking Cyber Force, Bryan, and a similar-sized Dalek force to come too. Good use of the "Micro Universe" miniature as a Cyber-Leader. It's a shame though that the "Black Tree Design" Cyber-Leader you own, from "Tomb Of The Cybermen" doesn't really fit in with these Nu-Who models. Looking forward to seeing your Daleks :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers, Simon. Yes the Dalek horde is equally impressive. Fair comment about the BTD Cyber Leader, but he will fit in with the "Nightmares in Silver" set.Delete
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Seeing them all in formation looks great. Top stuffReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Roy. I know that everyone loves to see group shots, so it had to be done.Delete
Terrific paint job Bryan, and many thanks for the description of your technique - I've not tried Nuln Oil, but will be getting some forthwith!ReplyDelete
They certainly look menacing "en masse"!Replies
Thanks, Greg. In general, I do not like Citadel paints, but their ink washes are second to none. Worth investing in, in my humble opinion.Delete
That looks superb Bryan, what a force.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Super stuff!! Love the cybermen goodness that you and Simon are delivering - superbReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Andy. As I said before - there's even more Cybermen goodness to come.Delete
That is quite the horde you have there Bryan, and though as you know the "nu" stuff is not really my "cup of tea", I have to say that they do look mighty impressive ranked up like that!ReplyDelete
I prefer the nu-Daleks myself, so looking forward to them.
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Thank you, Roger. I very much prefer the new stuff to the old stuff but I don't dislike the old stuff. It's just a matter of preference.Delete
The Dalek horde is even more impressive.
Ahhh that takes me back. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Awesome looking force Bryan.ReplyDeleteReplies
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|HUMORESQUE (director: Jean Negulesco; screenwriters: story Humoresque by Fannie Hurst/Zachary Gold/Clifford Odets; cinematographer: Ernest Haller; editor: Rudi Fehr; music: Franz Waxman; cast: Joan Crawford (Helen Wright), John Garfield (Paul Boray), Oscar Levant (Sid Jeffers), Paul Cavanagh (Victor Wright), J. Carrol Naish (Rudy Boray), Ruth Nelson (Esther Bory), Joan Chandler (Gina), Richard Gaines (Bauer), Tom D'Andrea (Phil Boray), Peggy Knudsen (Florence), Robert Blake (Paul Boray as a Child); Runtime: 125; MPAA Rating: NR; producer: Jerry Wald; Warner Brothers; 1946)
turgid affair
with John Garfield
having to choose either socialite Joan
Crawford or his bow strings."
Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz
A turgid affair with John Garfield having to choose either socialite Joan Crawford or his bow strings. When Beethoven drowns out the melodramatics (there are 23 different classical excerpts) the lush soap opera is fine; when it doesn't, the weepie soap opera becomes unbearable.
Jean Negulesco effectively directs this timeworn tale but it's a cold and dreary affair. It's based on a Fannie Hurst story about a Jewish-American poor kid, Paul Boray (John Garfield), and his rise to the top of the heap as a violinist and the tragedy that awaits him once there; Clifford Odets chimes in with an overblown screenplay.
Told in flashback, as a Manhattan concert hall poster of famous violinist Paul Boray has cancelled pasted across it. Paul laments to manager Bauer "I'm always outside looking in." He yearns for when he was a simple kid. The story goes back to when he was such a child and lived in a slum neighborhood where his father Rudy (J. Carrol Naish) eked out a living supporting the family of five in the Depression by running a small grocery store, and for his birthday Paul's doting mother Esther (Ruth Nelson) ignored her husband's objections to purchase the $8 violin Paul picked out at Jeffers' toy store. Obsessed with the violin, he studies with Rozner at the music institute and rigorously practices until he becomes an accomplished musician. Gina (Joan Chandler) is also a student there, and confesses her love to him. But it goes nowhere, as Paul's always more interested in his music than her. At socialite Helen Wright's (Joan Crawford) party Paul plays the violin (Isaac Stern does the dubbing for all his violin pieces) while his best friend Sid Jeffers (Oscar Levant) accompanies him on the piano and acts as his inner voice. The unhappily married beautiful woman with a penchant for leading a meaningless life, drowns her sorrows in drink and surrounds herself with young studs. Older hubby Victor is aware of his wife's discretions but is not strong enough to deal with her neurotic behavior. Victor is her third husband. She becomes Paul's patron, and says he's someone "born to be angry." Childhood friend Sid comes along for the ride as piano accompanist, resident cynic, and sarcastic quipster, giving the film a gold mine in witty dialogue such as his line to Helen "Does your husband interfere with your marriage?"
In the ambitious violinist's rise to the top, he forgets about Gina and how much his mother meant to him. His mother takes a dislike to Helen, saying she's no good for him. Anyway Paul is set to marry the lonely alcoholic Helen, but she takes a suicidal ocean walk at her beach house when he's in concert playing "Liebestod" from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde.
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I'm not the biggest fan of Seed and Seed Destiny; but I do like the mecha designs that came out of the series. Unfortunately way back in 2004 when I first saw Seed I didn't have the resources to devote to modeling; so I missed many of the early MG Seed kits. But the MG redesigns for the four early baddies that came out this year really reignited my interest in building some Seed kits. I will have a Duel Assaultshroud commission coming up in a few months that I'm really excited about.
Originally I considered going with a bright bubble gum pink for the body armor; but in the end I chose to go with a color closer the standard suit's color. Side by side however shows that the color I went with is slightly more pinker than the plastic color.
60% Hibiscus Pink
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Feet, side skirts and backpack:
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Using a hand brush I went over each of these thrusters with a coat of black enamel, followed by a coat of silver enamel to highlight each nozzel.
Additionally I used a different technique to highlight the detail on the backpack thrusters here. I sprayed these thrusters with Gaianotes Starbright Duralinium then went over the area with black enamel to preform a reverse wash.
I didn't use many decals on this kit overall. The decals that I did use came from several sets; MG Wing EW waterslides and from MG Aegis dry transfer.
I avoided using the grey strips and hexagonal phase shift markings; as I personally didn't care for the way they look.
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FR=EE Accomplishments: December 2015 – May 2016
- FR=EE convened a community partnership to pursue US Department of Labor Strengthening Working Families Initiative (SWFI) funds to provide child care access to low-income parents seeking to further their education and professional development. ABC devoted significant resources to this planning process in support of FR=EE's employment equity goals.
- Youth from schools that had participated in FR=EE's "I'm Not Racist Am I" program in 2015 (Brighton, Fairport and Irondequoit) organized a youth summit in January 2015 to focus their peers on the role of race. A second summit has been planned for May 2016 in partnership with FR=EE's Youth Leadership Committee. The committee has developed plans for a second phase of "I'm Not Racist Am I" that will involve additional school districts in late 2016 to keep this momentum growing.
- FR=EE's Juvenile and Criminal Justice Workgroup partnered with United Christian Leadership Ministries (UCLM) to hold a daylong Martin Luther King Jr Day summit on violence in January 2016. The event attracted close to 300 members of the public and was well-received by participants.
- The Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) issued a report to the community, "Guiding Principles: Mobilizing Our Community to Achieve Self-Sufficiency" in April 2016 that included a strong set of principles regarding structural racism. Those structural racism principles were developed by a workgroup co-convened by James Norman and Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle which included several active participants in FR=EE.
- Kate Bennett, President and CEO of the Rochester Museum and Science Center and co-chair of FR=EE, led several planning meetings of community leaders to determine the future of a racist rounding board from the Dentzel Carousel. Members of FR=EE in their leadership of a community planning team are considering how to use the racist panel for education regarding the history and nature of racism within our community.
- FR=EE launched an internal education program for members to ensure a common understanding of the origins and history of racism and African civilization. By early May, FR=EE's leaders will have participated in 2 2-hour educational sessions.
- The Community Task Force on School Climate, with significant leadership from FR=EE members, took proposals regarding professional development of staff and code of conduct revisions to the Rochester City School District Board. Kate Bennett, FR=EE co-chair, also addressed the board at that meeting to support the passage of these new policies.
- FR=EE recruited new planning chairs for its 2016 Community Summit on Race: Sandra Woodruff-Whitmore from RIT and Joseph Searles from Excellus.
- FR=EE developed a strategic framework for its future work and detailed planning tools to provide both and internal and external focus to each workgroup and committee's planning activities for the next two years.
The above observation opens the current draft case statement of the Facing Race, Embracing Equity (FR=EE) community-wide change initiative. The case statement also draws a connection between race/ethnic social inequities and racial/ethnic disparities in such areas as education, housing, health, employment, and the juvenile/criminal justice system. The essential questions driving the FR=EE initiative are: What is the nature of these structural policies and inequities? How do we mobilize to change them? What is it about the invented concept of Race that average citizens need to understand and grapple with? How do we engage in these difficult conversations as individuals, groups and institutions? How do we change the social structures that lead to racial and ethnic disparities?
Goal: Educate the general public and students about the concept of race and structural inequity.
Goal: Educate the general public about the many creative individual and community efforts aimed at helping people prevent and overcome the ravages of racial disparities.
Goal: Provide community leaders with tools and support to develop and implement policy and procedure changes to reduce and eliminate structural inequality.
Goal: Assess and celebrate progress towards establishing structural equity in the Greater Rochester community


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The majesty and splendour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock and The Olgas) has be seen to be understood. Plus, you can see the world famous Field of Light art installation until 2020.
A visit to Uluru is an unforgettable spiritual experience that will remain with you even after you have left.
Explore Australia's most iconic landmark, walk or cycle around the base of this mammoth rock, marvel at its sheer size and learn about the traditional stories and facts about the local flora and fauna. The base walk or cycle is the best way to fully appreciate the natural and cultural beauty of Uluru.
Make your way to one of the viewing platforms at either sunrise or sunset and witness the colours of the rock appearing to change in colour - a truly memorable sight.
We know that Uluru is already on your bucket list, but here are a few more suggestions we think you should add.
- Don't miss the annual festival Parrtjima, that takes over Alice Springs with ten nights of light installations from a number of aboriginal artists set against the majestic MacDonnell Ranges.
- See the Red Centre the way the 19th century cameleers did and Ride a camel at sunrise or sunset through the desert sand dunes.
- Attend a Sounds of Silence dinner, where your table is set on a secluded red sand dune under the outback sky, with clear views of Uluru as your backdrop.
- See Bruce Munro's incredible Field of Light art installation, a series of 50,000 frosted-glass spheres.
- Go see Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and get up close to these 32 massive dome shaped rocks, some of which are even taller than Uluru.
- Enjoy beautiful walks such as the 7.4 kilometre Valley of the Winds.
- Get a access to all areas and take a scenic flight over Uluru.
Uluru (Ayers Rock) is one of the great natural wonders of the world and the gem of the Red Centre, but this natural wonderland offers so much more.
There is so much to see and do when you visit Uluru.
Wake up early for a Desert Awakenings tour and watch the colours and sounds of Uluru awaken from the night while you learn about the history of the region.
Jump on the back of a camel at either sunrise or sunset for a ride through the desert sand dunes, or jump on the back of a Harley Davidson for a quick spin around the base of Uluru.
Visit the Cultural Centre to learn about the history and culture of the local Anangu people. Enjoy free afternon activities such as the Wakagetti dancers and spear throwing.
Be sure to experience the Sounds of Silence dinner, recognised in Australia's Tourism Hall of Fame - an unforgettable dining experience.
There are accommodation options to suit every budget from five star accommodation to a campground - or stay at Ayers Rock Resort for a true oasis in the desert.
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Drive the 40 minutes to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and get up close to the 32 massive dome shaped rocks -some of which are taller than Uluru.
There are beautiful walking trails to enjoy here, ranging from easy strolls to longer, more difficult tracks. The short walk to the Kata Tjuta dune viewing area gives you a magnificent panoramic view of the domes.
The longest of the walking trails at 7.4km is the Valley of the Winds walk - somewhat steep but well worth the effort for breathtaking views between the domes and away from the crowds.
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Kings Canyon and Watarrka National Park
Venture three hours to the majestic Kings Canyon, located in the Watarrka National Park.
This spectacular canyon features 100 metre high ancient sandstone walls that have been sculptured by the elements.
Complete the six kilometre Rim Walk for spectacular views of Watarrka National Park and into the canyon itself. Along the way you'll see the weathered domes of the Lost City and the cool waterholes in the Garden of Eden.
The easier and shorter walk along Kings Creek takes you to a lookout point with magnificent views of the Canyon walls.
The more adventurous can take a quad bike tour at the nearby Kings Creek Station, and be sure to stop in at Curtin Springs for a unique and exclusive tour experience to Mt Conner.
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Typical desert weather patterns make for warm to hot days and cold nights. May to September is a popular time of the year for visitors with clear skies and minimal rainfall. Rain is hard to predict but more likely to fall from October to March.
From the airport
Ayers Rock airport is located six kilometres from Ayers Rock Resort and 16km from Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Complimentary shuttle buses meet all scheduled Qantas flights and transfer customers between the airport and Ayers Rock Resort.
There is no taxi service available in the area.
In and around Ayers Rock Resort
The easiest way to get around the resort is by foot, all hotels including the campground are all within a 15 minute walk to the town square.
A free shuttle bus circulates the resort daily stopping at all hotels, campground, town square, visitors centre and Uluru Camel Farm.
To get out to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park you will need to hire a car or take one of the many guided tours.
Pack more into your trip with complimentary checked baggage allowance on every flight.
Enjoy complimentary meals or refreshments every time you fly with us.
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Pork Chops with Lebanese Green Beans
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 2 teaspoons dried, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- 3 cups diced tomatoes, 4-5 medium
- 1/3 cup water
- 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 4 Boneless Pork loin chops, trimmed (1 1/2-1 3/4 pounds total)
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and light brown, about 5 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon fresh mint (or 1 teaspoon dried), cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes and water and increase heat to high.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in green beans.
Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of lamb chops with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops and cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn them over and transfer the pan to the oven.
Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into a chop registers 140°F for medium-rare, 6 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness.
Stir the remaining mint into the green bean mixture. Serve the pork chops with the green beans
Tonight, I'm serving with pearled couscous , green salad and fresh fruit compote.


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If you haven't seen this dystopian example of television advertising, watch it now.
Seth Stevenson over at Slate basically nails the issue—head on, yo!—in his latest Ad Report Card. Note this terrifying question.
It really is sad when you think about the hard work that gets done inside advertising agencies. All the writing and rewriting, the late-night brainstorming, the mining of creativity from the deepest recesses of one's cortex. And then there's the casting, the directing, the high-budget locations. The question we must now ask is: Why bother with any of this? The HeadOn ad is more effective at reaching its goals than 99 percent of the ads on television. And it succeeds on the strength of a few, bare-bones tactics that most advertisers carefully shun:
People who work as advertising creatives often struggle with the question of whether or not their career is ultimately meaningless. This won't help that internal debate much. But hey, if it gives you a headache, I know exactly how to fix it.


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'It is a Whopper:' Giant Squid on BeachCredit: AP Photo/Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, HOIn this photo released by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, a giant squid is seen after it washed up onto Ocean Beach in Strahan, Tasmania, Tuesday, July, 10. 2007. The squid, measuring 1 meter (3 feet) across at its widest point and 8 meters (26 feet) from the tip of its body to the end of its tentacles, was found early Wednesday by a beachcomber at Ocean Beach on the island state of Tasmania's west coast.
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Welcome to ThinkProgress Economy's morning link roundup. This is what we're reading. Have you seen any interesting news? Let us know in the comments section. You can also follow ThinkProgress Economy on Twitter.
- Senate leaders are working on a plan to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff," a series of spending cuts and tax increases scheduled to take place in January. [New York Times]
- The World Bank's new chief economist believes the European economic crisis could hold back the world economy for years. [Wall Street Journal]
- Americans are putting record amounts of money into savings accounts. [Washington Post]
- U.S. manufacturing is picking up, but Asia and Europe are not seeing similar gains. [Financial Times]
- Federal prosecutors have filed new charges against associates of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, claiming that his fraud began in the 1970s. [CNN Money]
- Chicago school teachers will vote today on whether or not to ratify the deal that ended their recent strike. [Reuters]
- An affirmative action case being heard by the Supreme Court could affect K-12 education. [Education Week]


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Tim Ferris is known for challenging long held assumptions about skills, business and everything else in between. In his latest book he uses the popular vehicle of cooking to impart what he's learned about meta learning and how you can employ it in your life. But promoting and selling a book amid the din of the publishing circuit is tough at the best of times.
Bricks and mortar retail bookstores for the most part refused to stock his book over their objections to it being one of the very first Amazon Publishing releases, which threatened the traditional publishing business model. Tim Ferriss needed to find ways he could reach out to his readership that he had built up through the hugely successful book releases of the The 4 Hour Work Week and The 4 Hour Body as well as find new readers.
So when faced with being locked out of the traditional retail bookstore distribution channel and with few other outlets to promote his book, it's perhaps unsurprising that Ferriss took an unconventional route to promoting and publishing, turning the industry on its head in the process.
This situation led to lots of research using innovative tools and techniques not usually applied to a business sector like publishing to look at alternative routes to market.
Finally he hit on something thanks to some advice from a friend. He needed to growth hack, but lacked a vehicle. Ferriss made a call to BitTorrent and talked over his solution with them. If he gave an electronic version of the book away for free using the power of P2P torrents sharing online, more people would engage with the book, and through this re-engineered sales funnel, would pay for the hard copy paper version to accompany the electronic versions as many people still prefer the physical user experience of paper and ink.
Soon after that call, he signed an agreement with BitTorrent that suited both parties. Here was a rare enough win-win. BitTorrent were seeking to expand their offering as a legal content distribution network for marketing books. And Tim Ferriss found a new route to promoting his content. Nobody was sure what would happen next.
Something magical happened. Amazingly, after launching the free e-book version (with exclusive online only content), sharing of the torrent grew massively in a short period of time with over 2 million downloads. The click through rate was over 210,000 downloads in the first week alone. The conversion rate was a previously unheard of conversion rate of 45%.
The most exciting thing of all was that leaving a clear landing page on the BitTorrent site with a link to the Amazon site where people could purchase the physical book or content bundle strongly resonated with readers worldwide, resulting in a staggering click through rate and purchase of over half a million hard copy versions in a short space of time. This stunned both Tim Ferris and Amazon as normal click through rates would be a fraction of what the 4 hour Chef book achieved. BitTorrent also got what they wanted out of the deal.
Essentially Ferriss has taken a medium of P2P torrent sharing which is attacked and feared by traditional media in equal measure, and harnessed its tremendous growth hacking power to reach millions of potential customers extremely quickly, efficiently and effectively better than anyone before. The book also reached the top of all major hard copy book selling charts around the world. This innovative approach was lauded in business circles for its impressive ROI (return on investment), and has created a blueprint in the publishing industry of how to leverage digital distribution methods in an innovative way.
Customers today are consuming media on multiple platforms, and appreciate getting perceived added value that enhances their user experience. Those who recognize and offer an easy way to consume their media on multiple platforms using innovative methods will win.
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Yesterday, I attended the New York premiere of God Save My Shoes, a documentary in which director Julie Benasra gives audiences a look into the shoe closets of the rich and famous, including Dita Von Teese, Kelly Rowland, and poker champ Beth Shak. This film studies why women are obsessed with heels and what emotions and messages these shoes convey by featuring not only the women who buy shoes, but also shoe and physiology experts including: prominent shoe designers like Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, and Pierre Hardy, a psychoanalyst, and Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
While the film itself is entertaining, especially for a girl like me who appreciates expensive footwear (though I can't afford it), it's a bit one sided. It touches on the impossibility of walking in five inch heels and some of the physical aliments that result from wearing heels, but doesn't delve too deeply into the more serious long term problems heels can cause. (But we shoe fiends don't think much about those anyway, do we?) Furthermore, all the people profiled can afford their fancy footwear; there isn't any mention of shopaholics whose purchases drive them into debt.
That being said, God Save My Shoes is a fun film, one that many fashionistas will enjoy for its great imagery, brief history of heels, and information and opinions straight from the designer's mouths.
God Save My Shoes is playing at the Quad Theater in New York City through Thursday April 5th.