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Truly, I did NOT need another lamp in my home, but when I spotted this $2 brass foo dog lamp, I knew it'd be one heck of a DIY spray painted lamp makeover.
This was a lamp that I saw in-store when I went during my lunch hour, and I did NOT buy it. Nope, I left it there.
However, once I got home, I could not stop thinking about it, and I for sure knew it would be a spray painted lamp type of project. I did not want a giant brass/gold lamp. I went back and luckily it was still there after work that day.
Thrift Store Lamp DIY Ideas
Lamps are often one of the items most readily found in thrift stores. I've been to many thrift stores in my life, and it never fails there's always at least a dozen lamps.
Some of the lamps are very generic and truthfully, kind of ugly. I think we've all seen the big, shiny lacquered brass kind with the hunter green pleated shade (which actually might kind of be in style right now…), and we've all seen the really dark, tall column kind and let's not forget the lamps with cherubs, palm trees or monkeys.
If there are so many lamps out there, how do you decide which one to buy? I know not everyone shares my overly feminine Parisian chinoiserie vibes, but there are some basic characteristics and things you should look for if you're planning on your very own spray painted lamp makeover.
Spray Painted Lamp Candidates: What to Look For
Does the lamp work?
Often times thrift stores will have a little area where you can test electronics. If they don't*, check that the socket itself (where the bulb screws in) is secure to the lamp, has a switch to turn it on/off (or check the cord has one) and doesn't look burnt.
If it looks burnt, you may have to replace the socket, which is not terribly hard or expensive, but you may be better off looking at another lamp to spray paint to avoid extra expenses and headaches.
*Or you can always try to find a random outlet to test it yourself if there's a bulb handy!
Also remember to check the cord itself. Does it have any electrical tape on it that is hiding a splice or issue in the cord that could be a hazard or indicate needing to be replaced? Is it secure to the base?
Are the lamp and lamp base in good cosmetic shape?
For my DIY spray painted lamp, there are a few minor dents in the big curved area, BUT they're towards the bottom/back of the lamp so it's not a huge issue. Spray paint will especially magnify any dents or major issues, so give the lamp and the lamp base a really good look.
If there's a ton of peeling paint, rust or other issue that make the finish really uneven, you may be able to sand to smooth it out, but if you're a beginner DIYer I'd probably move on to another lamp.
Repeat after me: There will ALWAYS BE another lamp!
How much will an appropriate shade cost?
Maybe this is just the case in my area, but the local Goodwill tends to sell the lamp only. Occasionally there will be a matching shade, but I am lucky if it comes with the harp and finial.
Harps are pretty affordable on Amazon or At Home, but some finials and shades can be pricey. You could also buy an UNO type shade which mean you don't need a harp or finial at all- it'll fit right over the socket.
Note: I love this super affordable white linen UNO lamp shade and it works perfectly on most average sized lamps and does not need a harp! Here it is on a lamp in my living room below.
For my candy pink spray painted lamp, the lamp itself was GIANT, and I was lucky I had an equally giant shade to go with it because buying one would have easily cost me $40+, and at that point am I better off just buying a new lamp that comes with everything…probably so.
How much time and money will this lamp cost me to fix up?
I try to keep my lamps that I need to fix up to $10ish or less. I'll spend more if it's truly magnificent, and I will definitely spend more if it is unique and I can use as is.
I think the most expensive lamp I've bought recently is a $15 toleware lamp from Facebook Marketplace that took me about two hours to polish, but was worth every penny since they sell for much, more more.
Ideally, a spray painted lamp candidate will cost $5 or less and require a can of spray paint and an hour's worth of time. All in, you're looking at $10ish for the DIY supplies plus the shade, harp, etc.
Where can I find super cheap lamps for DIY makeovers?
My favorite places are thrift stores (if you live in Corpus Christi, I have an extensive thrift store guide!), garage sales, charity/resale shops and even on the side of the road!
Other options for inexpensive lamps can be estate sales (if you go on the last day they usually have fabulous deals), Facebook Marketplace, and even places like Craigslist, Offer Up, or even Mercari.
Furthermore, sometimes Walmart, Target or other retailers will have lamps that are great style, but terrible colors, so snatch those up. Here's a Walmart desk lamp I spray painted gold that was a total bargain a few years ago.
I love the mega punch and presence this lamp has on my DIY Henry Link dresser, and that leopard lampshade is also another very simple DIY that I talk about on this Instagram highlight.
I hope this very thorough guide helps you confidently snag a lamp for a DIY spray painted lamp makeover. There's so many diamonds in the rough out there– put in some effort and elbow grease to create your own kind of fabulous.


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Her tenure will begin on March 17.
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A 20-year veteran of promoting arts education and cultural programming, Harris earned a M.A. in Communication Arts & Theater and B.S. in Speech and Drama Education from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Geigy Graphic Design
Dwell has an excellent piece on Swiss design shop Geigy. The in house agency has such a rich portfolio of beautiful work, most for the medical industry. I particularly enjoy the packaging work.
Grain Edit also has some more info and pics from a book about Geigy design here
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Tetsuo says:September 10, 2010 at 11:18 am
that book featured on grain edit is excellent!
Kevin Gordon says:September 10, 2010 at 12:35 pm
beautiful work!
Victoria says:September 10, 2010 at 1:30 pm
lovely Swiss deliciousness…..
Mark says:September 10, 2010 at 10:39 pm
That dress is awesome…
Joaquim Marquès Nielsen says:September 11, 2010 at 7:10 am
Wow that Neocid packaging is awesome! Simple idea and masterfully executed, and the coloring at work is spot on!
ucuz otel says:September 11, 2010 at 10:39 am
beautiful work!
Nick says:September 12, 2010 at 4:01 am
I've got that corporate diversity book and all ll I can say is that it is a very very well put together book
Awesome post as well!
John says:September 12, 2010 at 1:33 pm
I have the book too; it is fantastic!
My dad used to work for Ciba Geigy in Trafford Park; he used to bring home these brochures and packages which essentially left an indelible mark on my graphics career. I show this work to my students and they think it is wonderful.
I and I says:September 14, 2010 at 1:35 pm
If you have to buy poison at least let it come in a well designed container!
Mitternacht says:September 15, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Your readers living in Paris, France are lucky—an exhibition on Geigy design will take place at the Lieu du Design in Paris (Oct 8 – Jan 8). Info: http://www.lelieududesign.com/actualite/good-design-good-business-design-graphique-et-publicite-par-geigy-1940-1970
PS: I'm not related in any way to this exhibition, I'm just a design-loving Parisian.
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Ben says:October 7, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Oh man, looks like I'm the only non spam message in a while. This is great graphic work. I have to point out that in the third image the heart looks crazy similar to the Bon Iver poster done by The Small Stakes. here: http://www.thesmallstakes.com/gallery_soldout.php?page=1#
I don't know what came first, just thought they were crazy similar.
Karen Cayamanda says:October 13, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Vintage. Amazing work. Always good to revisit a lost era.
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awesome work great.
Victor says:October 27, 2010 at 6:00 am
I was at the exhibition at Le Lieu du Design last week and there were thoses great pieces of graphic design.
If you are in the area (near Bastille place), don't hesitate to go there, it is free entrance, the place is quiet and beautiful.
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First, Kyle Singler was inserted into the starting lineup for Rodney Stuckey. Then Charlie Villanueva was named the primary reserve power forward in place of Jonas Jerebko. Then it appeared Stuckey was tabbed as the backup point guard in place of Will Bynum in the second half against Portland.
Are you ready for more possible Detroit Pistons rotation craziness?
Keith Langlois confirms at Pistons.com that Stuckey will, indeed, supplant Bynum as the team's primary reserve point guard:
"What we're going to do is Rodney will get the first crack at playing those minutes," Frank said. "Now, he may sub in earlier in the game for either Tay or Kyle, but then when we bring in Corey or another wing, Rodney will then be at the point and we'll go from there and then, depending on how the game is going, Will could be in there or if Rodney is going really well it may not be that half for Will or that night for Will - or vice versa."
I suppose it was gracious of him to toss out the possibility of Stuckey sitting in favor of Bynum but I don't think it's very likely, even considering Stuckey's struggles for most of the season.
But that isn't all the rotation tinkering Frank is willing to do as the Pistons look to crawl out of the early season hole they have dug for themselves.
Other changes could be in store. English could find a way back into the playing group at shooting guard if Stuckey is going to spend more time at point guard. Frank talked about Jerebko or Daye as possibilities for backup minutes behind Prince.
"Anything is on the table," he said. "Foul trouble, or someone is underperforming. It's trying to figure out which pieces fit on that night. As long as you're giving maximum effort, it starts there. Usually you can work things out when you're playing hard."
Two words absent from the coach's mouth: Andre Drummond or Jason Maxiell. But at least it all appears to be going in the right direction.


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late trading, which was illegal on its face (particularly so when facilitated by the fund companies themselves), and market-timing, which, as we were reminded in a parenthetical comment in nearly every story regarding the scandal, was not (though nearly every fund prospectus claimed to discourage such patterned trading and promised to take steps to deter it).
That distinction was frequently glossed over in the coverage that followed—and the settlements that ensued. When all was said and done, a large number of chastened fund complexes had forked over a large amount of money (much of it to the coffers of the Empire State) and agreed to adopt new controls and procedures designed to ensure that the wrongdoing they never admitted to doing never happened again. So much commotion was raised, in fact, that the Securities and Exchange Commission was roused from its slumbers—just in time to adopt a "solution' to the problems resulting from the not-illegal-but-nonetheless-apparently-troubling practice of market-timing. Of course, the solution—initially set forth by a trade group that represents the mutual fund industry—was already available to those fund companies. But now, thanks to the codification in SEC Rule 22c-2, even the most casual mutual fund investor—including those who do so only via their 401(k) plan—has been forced to be aware of redemption fees—and we're not just talking about cases of quick in-and-out, round-trip trades, either.
Setting aside what, IMHO, is still an absurd result, it's all old news by now. Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt….
Here We Go Again
That's why it's been interesting to watch the debate over market-timing once again raise its ugly head—this time among the participants of the federal government's own Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP. Apparently, there are a couple of thousand participants (out of a universe of 3.8 million in the TSP) who are trading "frequently'—and the TSP is taking steps to rein them in.
The Washington Post has reported that 2,018 participants who sold holdings in an international fund on October 24 had transferred in just a few days earlier (10/19). And, of that group, 323 participants were trading $250,000 or more. Moreover, during the previous 60 days, those 323 traders had made 5,804 exchanges in the international fund worth $1.9 billion, according to TSP officials (one participant has traded more than $1 million back and forth a number of times). These participants aren't trading in mutual funds, of course, so the SEC's 22c-2 strictures don't apply.
Moreover, an analysis by fedsmith.com (a Web site devoted to federal workers) claims that those who bought in on 10/19 did so at $25.13/unit, and those who sold on 10/24 did so at $25.32/unit, making 19 cents per unit in just a few days. A feat that looks pretty good until you consider that, at 10/31, that particular TSP fund closed at $26.31.
But the TSP's issue isn't with the money these folks are making on those transfers. Rather, they are concerned about the cost impact of that activity on the folks who don't trade; higher broker fees and transaction costs—especially in the international fund, where it's more difficult for the TSP's investment manager (BGI) to match buy and sell orders. They have—rightfully as fiduciaries, IMHO—expressed concern that a (relatively) few participants are driving up the costs for the vast majority who, like their counterparts in the private sector, never trade. Those trading costs stand out in the TSP, which enjoyed a total expense ratio of 3 basis points (that's not a typo) in 2006. The trading costs for their international fund that year? Eight basis points (again, no typo). Now, those expense ratios may be a "problem' that your average 401(k) would love to have, but we're talking about a $235 BILLION dollar fund. So, in crafting a recommendation to deal with this situation, the TSP's chief investment officer looked to—mutual fund practices in the 401(k) industry and the SEC's mandate under Rule 22c-2 (see). Ultimately, unable to come up with a transaction fee that would be big enough to cover the trading costs, the TSP has decided to impose limits on the number of trades per month. Those limits—two per month—should be enough to satisfy anybody who isn't trading funds for a living. Moreover, the TSP has imposed NO restriction on transfers from any of the funds to the G fund, the TSP's most conservative option, to address the concerns of participants who might want to move their balances out of the way of some economic tsunami. More importantly, IMHO, it sends a message both to those participant-traders and to "everybody else.'
I also was struck by the TSP's comparison of their solution with that adopted by the mutual fund industry. Though we frequently bemoan the bane of participant inertia, our industry has long been concerned about participants that would fritter away their day—and their balances—trading their retirement savings. That was the mantra against daily valuation in the first place, why we fretted over day traders in the middle of the tech-bubble, and, now, why a relatively few market-timers (setting aside for a minute that the incidents taken to task by regulators involved the complicity and/or active acquiescence by the fund companies; let's face it, we all know the odds are against participant timers) have managed to burden an entire industry with an additional layer of costs, another complicated message, and random restrictions.
I can understand why the fund managers are in favor of these impediments. I'm (still) not altogether sure why the rest of us have been so willing to go along.
In the interim, a group calling itself TSPSHAREHOLDERS.ORG has launched a web site and a petition campaign to block the new transfer policies – and they have just under 3,000 signatures on that petition (one can't help but wonder if it's the SAME 3,000 that have been doing the frequent trading). They have some issues with the calculation of trading costs – and they claim that the big trading surge last October resulted in a "tracking error' (basically a difference between the price at which transfers were credited and the real cost of the transaction) – and they claim that the tracking error accounted for 56 basis points in the favor of those who stayed in the fund (see http://tspshareholder.org/newsletters/Vol2_No2.html).
Now, what's missing in that analysis, of course, is the reality that that tracking error COULD have cut the other way – and those left sitting in that investment fund could just as easily have been stuck with a loss. But then, that's how free markets work. Some people win and others don't (what's also more than a bit ironic, IMHO, is that up until the past couple of years TSP participants could only transfer once a quarter).


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We cannot deny the fact that ribs are incredible even though while you eat them, you are likely to get messy. You will definitely get your hands and face messy while eating but it is worth it. There are several places to enjoy tasty ribs in Cape Town.
If you are in Cape Town and you love ribs, then you should try out one of the restaurants on this list. You can have a nice time with your friends and loved ones at any of these restaurants. Let's show you a few places where you can enjoy the best ribs in Cape Town.
Best Ribs in Cape Town
Restaurants to enjoy ribs in Cape Town
Franky's Diner
You don't just enjoy ribs at Franky's, you enjoy pretty much everything that they serve. From the ribs to the tasty chicken wings, from the hamburgers to the curly fries, the experience here is heavenly. You cannot trade it for anything in the world.
Along with their amazing dishes, you can enjoy different interesting beverages like beer and alcoholic wine and milkshakes. One of the major selling points of this restaurant is the fact that they have invested so much in-home delivery. The staff here are also very friendly and will make you enjoy an amazing dining experience.
Prices here are attractive and pocket-friendly. The ambiance indoors and outdoors is terrific and quite relaxing. You are sure you will be enjoying yourself a whole lot when you visit.
Address: 3030 Main Rd. 8005, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Phone number: +2 721-433-0445
Website: http://www.frankysdiner.co.za/
The Pot Luck Club
Are you a lover of Spanish cuisine? If your answer is yes then you will surely love The Pot Luck Club restaurant. Asides the very tasty ribs, you will also enjoy a huge variety provided by the menu here. Some of the other dishes include beef fillet, tuna tataki, fish tacos, etc. Others include great biscuits, caramel ice cream, lemon meringue, and many others.
They are also as efficient with their drinks such as tasty house wine, bitters, and martinis. This is definitely a place to visit after working a long week. The environment is also great to organize an anniversary, birthday, and wedding parties. Another thing to enjoy here is the fabulous service which will definitely make you return for more.
The ambiance here is relaxing and really beautiful. With the atmosphere, every dining moment is a heavenly experience.
Address: The Silo, The Old Biscuit Mill, 373-375 Albert Rd., Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Phone number: +2 721-447-0804
Website: http://www.thepotluckclub.co.za/
The Hussar Grill
The ribs, grilled steak, and fillet steaks here are indeed mouthwatering and will make a huge impression on first tasting. Along with these, you can try out the ice cream, pudding, and cheesecakes here. The beverages are also quite tasty especially the beer and coffee martini. Then there is the very refreshing delicious Merlot.
At the Hussar Grill, you can host just about any event, from wedding parties to birthdays and anniversaries. The staff here are very friendly and the service is fabulous. Prices here are very reasonable as well and the décor is very beautiful too.
Address: Shop 2, 108 Camps Bay Dr. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Phone number: +2 721-438-0151
Website: www.hussargrill.co.za/
This is a great place to visit if you like ribs a lot, just the other places on this list. You will most likely be eating a lot more than ribs before leaving. Other dishes on the menu include fusion tapas, chili beef, and tuna tataki.
You will also enjoy the sago pudding, chocolate fondant, and caramel ice cream. If you are a sucker for liquor then you can order the Sauvignon blanc or any of the other beers. You can either eat indoors or outdoors, it all depends on what you prefer.
The staff here are well-trained and very courteous and the service is top-notch. You will also enjoy very fair prices and also a very charming atmosphere.
Address: Main Rd, 7806 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Phone Number: +2 766-412-3289
Website: https://cheynes.business.site/
Fat Butcher
The ribs here are immaculate and it is a great place to get your ribs on the go. Their recipes here are really amazing and you are sure to have a blast with your loved ones. Asides the ribs, you will also enjoy onion salads, sirloins, and beef cheeks. Other dishes you will enjoy here are sticky toffee pudding and cheesecakes along with very tasty brownies.
The Merlot, grappa, and craft beer here are very refreshing and the milkshakes, cappuccinos, and cortados are nothing short of amazing. If you are coming with your children, you don't have to worry because there is a kiddies' menu.
When you walk in and see the number of guests, it is clear that the services and staff here are impeccable. The prices at the Fat Butcher are very attractive so you are not worried about breaking the bank. Finally, the atmosphere here is serene and the décor is just so adorable. No wonder so many people are relaxed once they step in and will always want to return.
Address: 1 Van Riebeeck St, 7600 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.
Phone number: +2 721-882-8705
Website: http://www.fatbutcher.co.za/
Visit this restaurant to enjoy the best of ribs, rib steaks, and mouthwatering schnitzels. There is enough room so you don't have to come alone, you can visit with friends and loved ones. The major selling point here is the pudding and the delicious wine.
With a relaxing atmosphere, you can bet this location will be a great place to be after a long week of work. The staff is very efficient and the service is excellent. Prices here are very affordable and the décor is completely on point.
Address: 327 Voortrekker Rd, 7460 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Phone number: +2 721-939-6328
These are just a few of the many amazing locations where you can enjoy the best ribs in Cape Town. Have you visited any? What do you feel about them? Share your opinions with us in the comments section.


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When a call for help goes out, Americans are famous for answering.
That's true for natural disasters, human-rights violations and many other random, vociferous acts of kindness. But in the case of an Islamic Center in Victoria, Texas, the show of support was astonishingly quick and multi-denominational.
This week, I've turned CrankyYank upside down to lead with a Cure Your Crankies moment—because it represents Americans doing good in a very current-events situation.
In an apparent arson attack, the only Muslim house of worship in Victoria was burned to the ground. With a small congregation, according to NPR, the property was never insured. So, they had to turn to fundraising.
In two days they raised $900,000. From all walks of life, and from all economic backgrounds. In all, multiple churches and a local synagogue offered to host the congregation's services. Staying with the NPR post:
Discussing his synagogue's offer to host Muslim services, Robert Loeb, the president of the town's Temple B'Nai Israel, told the Forward website that in Victoria, "everyone knows everybody. I know several members of the mosque, and we felt for them."
I'd like to see religious of all kinds reaching out to each other without tragedy. But still, this is a remarkable moment in that an act of hate has been answered with a show of love 10-times as loud.
After raising more than $1 million, the GoFundMe page has been closed—but the rebuilding will begin soon.
The crowd jeers and chants after Joni Ernst ends her forum after only 45 minutes, few questions pic.twitter.com/aHrcbPMxv2
— Iowa Starting Line (@IAStartingLine) February 21, 2017
Politicians' town-hall events are usually sleepy affairs, with polite questions and sparse attendance.
That was then.
Turns out people are PISSED off, and they are taking The Resistance to directly to the same GOP politicians who are basically in bed with an unpopular president who is pushing unpopular programs and gathering deeply flawed people around him.
What's their reaction to this fervor? Turn and run like chicken-shit fuck-knuckles.
So what's their reaction to this fervor? Turn and run like chicken-shit fuck-knuckles. Joni Ernst left her town hall early after meekly taking a few questions; Dave Brat relocated his event to 60 miles away from where his constituents live; and dear 'ol Marsha Blackburn ducked away from a protest outside her event.
But this week's Resistance Award goes to this awesome 10-year-old girl named Hannah Bradshaw—who brought the house down with her question about science at a Jason Chaffetz event in Utah. (Chaffetz didn't answer the question and got booed off the stage for favoring coal.)
Resistance and questioning should always remain high no matter who's in power. But in this case, the hypocrisy wafting through the halls of Congress is too much for many of us to bear.
this passage about #RESISTANCE is perfect. swing the hammer. @RoguePOTUSStaff pic.twitter.com/BlcgvvzYkr
— Will's Media Reform School #DoBetter ⚖ 🌻 (@bywillpollock) February 21, 2017
With the news as bad as it currently is (see the story above), I've been turning to scripted TV to save me. I've recently stumbled on Humans (AMC), and I'm very glad I did.
Set in a futuristic universe with advanced nanotechnology, the series follows a few separate-but-connected storylines of humans dealing with artificial intelligence (called "synths" in the series), some of which have achieved human-level consciousness.
As I've told anyone who'll listen to me: Humans is not about science fiction, although it does have shades and nods to that genre. Nope, it's more a high-level social experiment on how we would react if we had AI robotic humanoids at our service. There are shades of indentured servitude ("Mia" is one family's housekeeper and, later, a sex toy), the Holocaust (Synths are branded with numbers on their arms) and the police state—the latter being very much up right now with an authoritarian regime running our country.
Production values are important. Storytelling and writing are important. Directing and acting, of course, are important. Humans has all of that and more. If I fault the series with anything is that some of the writing points fall flat in service to the plot, which is a common flaw in TV shows. Right now I'm catching up on Season 1 on Amazon Prime, and Season 2 is playing now. One of the best imports from the United Kingdom in a long time. (Grade for Filmmaking: A / Grade for writing: B+)
I'm following two follow stories from earlier editions of CrankyYank. First, "BOLO Han Solo": new video has emerged from the moment Harrison Ford landed his plane directly over top of an American Airlines 737. He got so close the passengers could probably see Callista in the cockpit. (I made that last part up, obvs.) A continuation of this story is clearly not what the notoriously shy Hollywood actor wanted, but here it is anyway (ABC/World News Tonight)… This second one is a skootch older, but Meryl Streep accepted an Ally Award from the Human Rights Campaign—and it was her first public comments since Donald Trump called her a loser. The entire address is worth a watch—Streep presents more respect for the presidency than Trump ever will (HRC/YouTube).
Meryl Streep, one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood, doesn't know me but attacked last night at the Golden Globes. She is a…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 9, 2017
Have you seen the Kilted Yoga guys? The Internet machine exploded a few days ago when this short was posted… I think I achieved immediate zen after watching it a few times. I'm not the only one:
I may have watched The kilted yoga video a few times. Ok several times 😊
— lisa (@lisakayprice) February 22, 2017
The fellas in the video are Finlay Wilson, a yoga teacher in Scotland; and his student, Tristan Cameron-Harper. They're both follow-worthy blokes on Instagram, so make sure to check them out. ❏
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Our guest today, Leah Petersen,is visiting with us as part of her Virtual Book Tour sponsored by Goddess Fish Promotions. If you click on the banner just above us you will be able to see the rest of her stops. She will be giving away a prize pack containing these items hand knit by the author: a hat and a replica of the symbol of an important institution referenced in Fighting Gravity to TWO randomly drawn commenters during the tour.
I love science fiction AND fantasy, so I asked Leah to describe the difference between the two as she sees it.
I think you can get a lot of geeks riled up with a question like this. In either genre, fantastical, "magical" things happen that we can't do here and now. Science fiction writers in particular seem to get persnickety about pointing out that their "magic" is based in known science and is theoretically possible. (Though I don't recommend bringing up FTL—faster than light—travel with a group of sci-fi writers unless you want a whole 'nother discussion altogether.)Leah's debut novel, Fighting Gravity, is available from Amazon.
Personally, I don't get all the fuss. I was a sci-fi/fantasy reader long before I wrote either. I came to the books because I wanted to experience fantastical, magical things and worlds. I didn't care whether they conformed to the laws of physics, biology, and genetics as we know it, or they were wildly impossible. Whether they took place on worlds we might conceivably encounter out in the great wide universe or some supposed alternate history. If people could start fires with their eyes because they lived in a world where magic like that happened or because they had fancy-schmancy futuristic eye implants, I wanted to know more. Either way worked for me. Both could be fascinating and both could open up worlds that promise amazing and exciting experiences.
I don't take issue with people who want their science fiction to be pure. I was very careful to make sure my sci-fi was exactly that, SCIENCE based fiction. (We'll reserve judgment on the FTL thing.) There's no magic involved. If they can do things we can't or have things we don't, it'd because the understanding of the physical world has grown to allow us to manipulate and control with technology things we couldn't before, or in ways we can't now. But as a reader, so long as the world is internally consistent, heck, it can have magic AND science and unicorns and rainbows for all I care.
The distinction between the two genres becomes even less important, in my opinion, now that there are so many sub-genres. Urban Fantasy looks a lot like dystopian sci-fi sometimes. Steampunk is technically sci-fi, but in most cases, it's acknowledged that a lot of what's "possible" with that technology isn't really possible. Does it matter? Not to most readers, I think. Sure, on the far edges of each genre, you expect very different things. Hard sci-fi bears almost no resemblance to paranormal fantasy. Epic fantasy is almost nothing like near-future sci-fi. But, at the core of each genre, what we pick up science fiction and fantasy books for, is to experience the impossible.
Sounds like fun to me.
When Jacob Dawes is Selected for the Imperial Intellectual Complex as a child, he's catapulted from the poverty-stricken slums of his birth into a world where his status as an unclass is something no one can forget, or forgive. His growing scientific renown draws the attention of the emperor, a young man Jacob's own age, and they find themselves drawn to each other in an unlikely, and ill-advised relationship. Jacob may have won the emperor's heart, but it's no protection when he's accused of treason. And fighting his own execution would mean betraying the man he loves.About the Author:Leah Petersen lives in North Carolina. She does the day-job, wife, and mother thing, much like everyone else. She prides herself on being able to hold a book with her feet so she can knit while reading. She's still working on knitting while writing.
FIGHTING GRAVITY is her first novel.
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People tend to think of DJing as a glamorous profession – but rarely do they consider the countless hours spent crammed on airplanes, waiting in airports, passing through security and connecting with strangers, often on little or no sleep. Those precious hours actually spinning tunes? That's the fun part. Where DJs earn much of their living is navigating the soul-sucking limbo of international travel. Here's some key tips to help you get to the gig safe and sound...
1 - Travel With Backup
Whatever your platform, being professional means being prepared for a wide variety of snags, mishaps and SNAFUs. In case of hard drive failure, laptop damage or faulty equipment, always have at least 8 CDs worth of tunes, a USB stick full of music (for compatible CDJs and most computer systems), and, in the event you somehow lose all your stuff in transit, an FTP server or cloud-based service such as Dropbox with enough backup material to get you by, uploaded and ready in case of emergency. If you play vinyl, try to bring a pair of your own needles. Every booth is different, so try to eliminate as many variables as you can on your own.
Meet your new best friend.
2 Keep In Touch Without Going Broke
Too many friends have learned the hard way about mobile roaming charges, returning home to the rather nasty surprise of cell phone bills higher than the fees they earned on tour – ouch! Make sure your cell phone contract has decent rates wherever you're traveling, and if not, purchase the appropriate roaming add-on for the territories you're touring in. If you're going to be away for long periods of time and your phone is unlocked, it makes sense to get a new SIM card with a regional number.
Yes mom, for the last time... I promise not to wink at strangers!
3 Record for Posterity
Whether or not you run an artist blog or have a proper camera, take lots of photos that you can share with your fans. Pictures tend to generate a lot more buzz on Facebook and Twitter than simple status updates – as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. So have fun capturing your experience on the road and share selectively; just keep those food pics to a minimum! Also, if you have a portable recorder, bring it along: successfully recording your set can add a lot of value to any gig, and most venues can't be relied on to do this for you.
4 Pack Light
Swift passage through the airports of the world means leaving anything unnecessary at home. Try to fit everything you'll need into one standard carry-on bag; some airlines don't allow (or charge extra for) two or more bags. Even better, try and leave a little room in there as you never know what extra goodies you might want to bring home. Make sure any toiletries are packed according to the latest carry-on security regulations for liquids and gels, and be sure to arrive at the airport well in advance of your boarding time – you never know when you might get pulled aside for a secondary inspection.
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5 Get Smart
Whenever possible, check in for your flight online; print out the boarding card if need be, or, better yet, have it sent to your smart phone via e-mail or SMS – an option most airlines offer nowadays. If you go that route, be sure to take a screen-grab of the boarding pass and store it on your phone in case you can't access data at the airport for some reason.
Lots of airlines have their own apps which include check-in functionality, and if you have an iPhone, check below for our list of essential travel apps. If you need to review your latest tunes, be sure to add them to your smart phone playlist so you can listen on the go. Last but not least, be sure to bring your adapters – including those necessary for any foreign countries you're visiting – and charge your laptop, smart phones and gadgets whenever you get a chance. You never know when you'll have access to a power outlet next!
Surprisingly, this isn't very fun at 6 AM.
6 In Transit
Be ready to spend a lot of boring hours on airplanes, trains and waiting around in airports. Due to the hectic schedule and erratic hours, time on the plane is best spent sleeping – so be sure to have ear plugs to drown out all the crying babies, and an eye mask to block out the light; a scarf or backwards hoodie also does the trick. Should you find yourself traveling by train, do your best to stay alert and keep a close eye on your valuables – trains aren't very secure, and are sometimes targeted by thieves. If it's not time to sleep and you want to stay productive, line up some projects you can do on your laptop without internet, as most planes don't offer reliable Wi-Fi at this point. And if you just want to stay entertained, always bring a good paperback, find some games for your phone, and bring a movie or two on your laptop or tablet just in case.
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7 On Arrival
If you work with a professional booking agency, they should take care of providing all the information you might need; if not, be sure to get the address, reservation and phone number of your accommodations, the name and phone number of the promoter, the name and phone number of the driver picking you up, and the address of the venue. If you're traveling to a foreign country, make certain that all the necessary paperwork is in order and any required visas have been processed – nothing ruins the vibe like deportation.
8 Stay Charged
Whenever you're on the road for an extended period of time, health becomes a factor; between the late nights, the stiff drinks, the broken sleep and the recycled air, it's all too easy to get run down. Traveling and performing sick is no fun, so try to take good care of yourself. Eat a balanced diet, take advantage of downtime by sleeping, and stay hydrated with plenty of water. Daily multivitamins are great to have on hand; not only do they bridge any nutritional gaps in the unpredictable road diet, they can also help fortify the immune system and accelerate recovery from hangovers. Ibuprofen is a must-have for post-party emergencies, and if you're single – don't forget to bring plenty of condoms.
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9 Make Connections
For maximum professional impact, not only do you need to play a great set, but if you want to come back and play again, it'll be a huge benefit if you've made a good connection with the promoters that brought you the first time. Anyone willing to take the risks necessary in this industry to throw events is already an interesting person that inherently shares a good deal of common ground with you. That said, you never quite know who's going to be meeting you at your arrival gate: try to be outgoing, but be prepared for a shy person too, and don't be offended if they don't talk a lot – especially if there's a language barrier.
Either way, your hosts are likely to extend invitations to see some sights or meet other locals – accept these invitations as often as you can. Not only will you enjoy some once-in-a-lifetime experiences that aren't an option for most tourists, you'll deepen your connections in the process. And while sometimes its all you can do to stumble back to your hotel room, remember: every hour you spend at the after-party will earn you that much more love from the locals.
Essential Travel Apps:
- Flight: Tracks the updated flight status of any legit flight or flight number you check.
- AllSubway: Downloads offline maps of every subway system in the world – in case you get
- stuck with no driver, no local currency for a taxi, and no data, you can find your way downtown in a cinch.
- Your Airline: Most commercial airlines these days have their own apps, complete with flight status, check-in, booking, and up-to-date baggage and other policy info. Search the app store or check the airline's website before you fly.
- Twitter: Of course this is a must to stay in touch with your fans on the road – but it's also useful to swiftly contact the PR departments of any airlines or other companies that cause trouble on the road.
- Instagram: Great way to snap and share good looking pics quickly and easily.
iMaschine: If you get bit by the beat bug, iMaschine is great for laying down grooves in tight quarters.
- iKaossilator: The interface is strangely addictive. Great for unusual musical ideas and staving off boredom.
- Fire: Record sounds on the go and upload them to Soundcloud or your own FTP server.
- iBooks: Read on the road.
- Paypal: This app is great if you need to transfer or juggle funds on the go.
- Translate: Get crucial phrases translated from English to the native language of most countries at the press of a button.
- Yelp!: Great for finding quality food and other services in new cities.
- Viber/WhatsApp: Stay in touch with free calls (Viber) and text messages (both) via data or Wi-Fi.
- Wi-Fi Finder: Download their latest offline database to find the nearest wi-fi hot spots, paid or free – and register your own.
- Tactical Flash: With no other lighting options, works great in a dark booth.
- Living Earth: Get up-to-date weather and time zones around the world.


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Fashion-led jewellery brand Fiorelli has embraced multi-tone metals for its latest collection.
The new Fiorelli Silver collection offers 150 styles, including 65 brand new lines across necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings many of which mix and match for add on sales. The collection is made from sterling silver and highlighted with yellow and rose gold rhodium plating, and embellished with freshwater pearls and cubic zirconia.
Mixed metals also take centre stage in this collection, along with statement earrings and longer necklace profiles including long pendants and station necklaces.
The range aims to enter the market at an affordable price point with necklace and earring sets coming in at £100 SRP.
"One of the key focuses for this collection is to offer a range, which while influenced by the latest trends, can be worn every day and doesn't feel too dressy or special occasion focussed," said Desiree Pringle, Gecko's creative director.
"We spent a lot of time modernising classic profiles for this range, and items such as the chubby pave heart and star pendants are the perfect example of this. Gorgeous worn individually or layered up, and would also make perfect Christmas gifts."
The collection can be seen at the CMJ show on August 5 and 6.
A consumer-facing catalogue has been produced to support the Fiorelli Silver collection, featuring multiple model images which can be used by stockists in their on-store displays or other marketing.
News Source : professionaljeweller.com
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