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Working with a neutral colour palette on the walls of your home? You don't have to repaint to transform the look of the room. Why not add interest and brighten your interior with a pop of colour. Just by adding one signature piece of furniture you can alter the entire feel and look of the room. You can achieve this by hanging a bright colourful piece of artwork, tapestry, add a rug with bountiful hues or select armchairs in your favourite colour to reflect your own style.
Living Urban
Often working with city dwellings, you are limited with space. It is extremely important to make the most of every crevice with multi-functional areas, and to use strategic tools to create a sense of space within your interior. You can still generate your favourite interior style, but we would suggest using limited accessories when decorating, scarce pops of colour and retain an uncluttered minimal look. Minimal does not mean that it must be dull, it just suggests that you should keep a sense of order and be vigilant when it comes to selecting furniture and decorative pieces. Be creative, make the overall look still boast style but keep textures light and surfaces clean lined – expansive simplicity is key!
Green Must Be Seen
There has been a shift in the design industry where elements of nature are strongly being suggested to dress our homes. Colours such as forest green, exposed timber and rich textures are used within interiors as it brings an essence of wellness and calmness to our busy lifestyles.
Introducing green to your interior palette can promote a sense of relaxation, balance and creativity. Teaming your focal green with added live greenery brings serenity to a room and introduces several hues of green to create interest visually and flow to the space. It is important to contrast bold colours, in this particular case the white walls and floor enhances the principle green and sits perfectly against the ornate dark timber bed frame. The room is balanced with raw elements and the natural greens work well for both males and females. Note: Simplicity is key when exploring trends of wellness and nature within interiors.
Reflecting Hamptons
Boasting a mix of European and American furniture, this interior above reflects the Hamptons Style, with a touch of Australiana. It is typical of this design to have a neutral palette with pops of colour, and warm timber elements that bring a relaxed but classic feel.
Characteristically, the Hamptons style works well by the sea or in a country home. If wanting to bring this look into a beach home, simply replace the darker décor accent pieces with hints of ocean Blues in say your cushions or throws, add White woven baskets and keep the iconic neutral surrounding pallet. As displayed in the image above, they have gone for a more rustic country look and added in rattan armchairs, a grand painting of a Hound above the fireplace and antlers. This is an extremely popular theme when it comes to interiors that never seems to date, it is truly a classic.
Embracing a Feminine Shabby Chic Style
A warm, feminine style which is also referred to as country cottage or French Antique, Shabby Chic has a rather romantic air. It's all about blushing pink shades, roses and a certain simplicity in the sense that any vases, mirrors and chairs tend to be vintage rather than new. Because of this they have a trademark distressed look (whether genuine or applied).
The colour scheme with this look is neutral whites, beiges, creams and pale pastels such as blue, green, yellow and pink. There are plenty of florals, with fussy frills and polka dots encouraged (it's a feminine style, after all). A great proponent of the shabby chic style is the designer Cath Kidson.
Fancy candlesticks, ornately framed mirrors, pitchers with wild flowers placed on a dressing table – these are all shabby chic accessories. In terms of furniture, reclaimed wood – often painted white – is popular and so too is the odd Louis IV reproduction chair with chipped paint. Sofas tend to be covered in throws and cushions (it's all about comfort but without the elegance of Scandinavian style).
Wicker, linen and natural cotton, as well as the more glamorous velvet are favourite Shabby Chic materials from which to fashion tablecloths, curtains, cushions and other matching accessories.
This is a style that's perfect for a female-led interior, but one which men can find a bit questionable at times.
Get Serious with Scandinavian Style
A look that first became popular in the Scandinavian and Nordic countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland in the mid-30s, this is a style which, like Modernism, embraces minimalism and simplicity. But it's done in a very elegant fashion. You'll understand exactly what we mean when you realise three of its famous founders were Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner and Verner Panton (all produced iconic accent chairs revered today).
A neutral colour scheme is key, usually white, with the odd splash of colour in the form of cushions or a painting. Another big tenet of this style is natural materials; the more from your immediate environment the better, especially woods, leather, wool and even fur (more likely faux fur these days) because Scandi style tends to be cosy – especially in winter with roaring wood fires and plenty of fairy lights.
Flooring tends to be either wide planks of reclaimed wood or concrete. There isn't a lot of furniture but what there is tends to be functional and of high quality, usually simply but carefully-carved timber and designed in such a way to showcase the natural beauty of the wood.
Nothing in this design style is elaborate or overly-fussy – something that many busy homeowners these days will certainly appreciate.
An Introduction to Industrial Design/Loft Living
Industrial design really came into its own with the transformation of old warehouses into homes. Along with the new fashion for urban loft living a new style of interiors was essential since current designs just wouldn't adapt to those huge living spaces.
Furniture had to be large and chunky so that it wasn't dwarfed by all that floor space and the high ceilings (which often had old wood beams). At the same time reclaimed wood, exposed pipe work and patchy brickwork – which nine times out of ten were part of the building anyhow – all became incorporated into this "stripped back" look. The result is a sense of "rawness" and an unfinished feel.
In terms of colour, the look is neutral with a few splashes of colour here and there in the form of artwork, a rug or cushions. The main materials are reclaimed wood and metal in all its forms – copper, steel, aluminium, bronze etc.
Pendant lamps in metallic are a large part of industrial design and are necessary to fill the gap between the high ceiling and the kitchen island.
This is a no-nonsense style where furniture and materials are repurposed where possible, resulting in a mix of vintage and contemporary. There are lots of nice relaxing clean lines – perfect for the busy urban executive returning home to the loft after a long day at the coalface – or rather, the office.
Sofa Innovation
A Beautiful Mind
Italian architect Alessandro Isola literally stumbled upon this very innovative idea. He was forever tripping over furled rugs in his home and came up with this fabulously creative sofa-cum-carpet idea.
The carpet transforms into a generous sofa, supported by a carbon fibre core. The core itself can also be used as a book or display shelf at the higher end of the sofa.
Fair's Fair – What's Hot Now
Things We Noticed at the Recent Trade Fairs That Look Like They'll Trend Well
We're always looking for new products and love seeing what's out there at the trade fairs. Most recently, there is a big interest in recycled materials which is encouraging. There is also a trend for beach themed decor including driftwood pieces. The surprises were a return to glassware that would have been popular with our grandmothers. Sometimes referred to as nannyware, we saw Bohemian glassware at several stands. Chinese ceramic stools are also making an appearance plus the iconic hourglass is a hot decor piece.
Inspiration Can Come from Anywhere
By definition, inspiration is a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something.
Don't you love being inspired by something that you glimpse quickly but has a profound effect on your imagination? If you are searching for fresh ideas for decorating or renovating, look beyond the obvious sources.
That impetus could be from a floral display you see at a wedding or other reception that defines a neutral palette and serene atmosphere for a room. It could be realised in quality artificial flowers or the form itself could motivate you to create a similar cascading effect in a room divider, shower screen, window treatment or curtains.
Sometimes the juxtaposition of two colours will surprise you and their unique combination will become the source for a whole new adventure in colour schemes.
Inspiring colour combos can come from nature, a scene on TV (such as the Countess of Grantham's room in Downton Abbey) or two small dots of oil paint on a canvas at the art gallery. Some of the best colour artists were Edouard Vuillard and Odilon Redon. They can be described as artist's artists for their amazing use of colour. Look below to see some brilliant examples.
The outrageous colours used by Vuillard on the left and by Redon in the centre work beautifully together within each painting and offer some superb hues to experiment with. Sometimes the shapes and textures may be the motivation. The abstract by Barns-Graham could be reinvented as a floor plan for a room or garden or it could be used to represent the proportions for the decoration of a feature wall.

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Keep it Weird: 6 Things You Cannot Miss in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas is a place that holds a special place in my heart. A few years ago when I felt stuck in my previous job unable to move forward career-wise, I felt that the only solution was to leave my hometown of Chicago behind, move to an all new city and start over. Austin, Texas was that city for me. I visited, I fell in love, I had my future apartment picked out and I was ready to go. However, I ended up with an awesome new job in Chicago and happily decided to stay.
Austin is an eclectic mash-up of a city. It's largely made up of people from other cities and states who have moved to work in the advertising, art and technology sectors. It is also home to oodles of millennials. This means the art scene is on point, the food scene is on point, and with the weather of Texas, there are a lot of outdoor activities you can explore during your visit. Usually when I travel I look for nature excursions and hiking trails to trek. However, there's something about Austin that makes me want to slow down, eat a lot of food (mostly BBQ) and get my exercise in by walking and biking around town.
Eat and Drink your Way Through Austin
Guys I love BBQ...I mean I LOVE BBQ. I'm convinced I could become a pescatarian and only eat fish as my meat source if my vice, BBQ pulled pork, didn't exist in this world. Texas is known for it's BBQ and Austin is no exception. When you're in Austin, you're going to inevitably hear a lot about Franklin BBQ. This is the quintessential restaurant for all things meat in the city but because of that, you can end up stuck in lines for up to 5 hours long (no joke) waiting to order. I've personally never had the time to commit to wait for Franklin's so I've found other restaurants I love. Austin is not only a BBQ mecca, but also taco central, home to many amazing Tex-Mex spots, most known for their breakfast burritos. Below are some of my favorite food stops in Austin:
Terry Black's BBQ: Terry Black's is a massive establishment with endless food options. You get in line and grab as many sides, desserts and meat as you want and pay by the size of each container you take. If you want a quart of potato salad, you grab that quart of potato salad! You can also by your BBQ brisket or pulled pork by the pound so you have leftovers to take with you.
Mean Eyed Cat: As a Johnny Cash-themed bar that feels plucked out of small-town Texas, it's a little off the beaten path in Austin but 100% worth the trip. They sell Stubb's BBQ (another popular meat spot in Austin) and have the nicest bartenders. Plus you can get a shot of their Mean Juice, which is alcohol steeped in hot peppers. The concoction changes often but it's a perfect way to start your trip!
Torchy's Tacos: My favorite tacos in Texas. This place is an Austin institution. There are multiple locations and you can't go wrong. I can literally eat 5 tacos in one sitting at Torchy's.
Easy Tiger: The coolest bar in Austin with a massive outdoor patio with ping pong tables and picnic bench style seating overlooking a creek. The menu is all about sausages, cheese and a lot of beer.
Casino El Camino: The best place for a burger that will fill you up for the whole day. It has a heavy metal vibe and is open late.
Cenote: A cute breakfast/brunch spot in East Austin with outdoor seating in a garden atmosphere and delicious brunch.
A lot of food can also be purchased via food trucks which are a staple of Austin culture. While some cities make it hard for food trucks to thrive with permits and little parking, Austin is built for them. In fact, many buildings downtown having designated food truck parking. Get ready to eat A LOT.
Spend Time Outdoors
After all that food, you may actually want to burn off some calories for at least part of your stay. Thankfully, Austin has so many amazing outdoor spots right at your fingertips. Zilker Park is a massive 350 acre outdoor space on the south edge of Austin along the Colorado river. It is home to greenery, a botanical garden, the Austin City Limits Music Festival and even has a miniature train you can hop on for a tour of the entire park. Zilker Park is located along Lady Bird Lake, which is surrounded by hiking and biking trails and allows kayaking on it's waters.
The most popular spot in Zilker Park is the Barton Springs Pool. This outdoor pool is naturally-fed by water from nearby springs and is perfect for year-round swimming. This may look like a typical outdoor swimming pool but if you look beneath the surface, you'll be swimming among plant life and animals like the Barton Springs Salamander. In the summer, Barton Springs can be PACKED with people and as a tourist, you'll have to pay to enter. However, I've found that hiking along the outside edge will take you to the creek filled by the run-off water of the gated pool. This crystal clear water is perfect for swimming and wading. This free alternative to the pool may be a bit more rustic but is still a great place to relax on a hot Texas day. Plus you can bring your dogs here so you'll be surrounded by pups.
Explore the Neighborhoods
Austin is a city of neighborhoods, pockets and little corners of culture and life. I've explored a lot of Austin and it is definitely worth it to get out of downtown, away from the Dirty 6th (the clubbing/bar scene of Sixth Street, infamous for is craziness and drunken shenanigans) and see other neighborhoods. Two of my favorites are:
South Congress: The cutest neighborhood with wonderful local little shops for clothes, jewelry and home decor. Parts & Labour is my absolute favorite for art prints for my apartment. The food options are vast and the vibe is my favorite in all of Austin: very relaxed. Plus you can pick up some signature Texas cowboy boots.
Rainey Street: When you aren't feeling the college drunk vibes of Sixth Street (which often happens to me), Rainey Street is the place for you. This stretch of street is bumping at night as many cute little houses have been gutted and turned into bars and restaurants. Each has it's own particular vibe and you'll find that many Austin locals have their personal favorites. Rainey Street has such a cozy atmosphere and has quickly become the place to drink in Austin.
Get Your Art Fix
Probably one of the most famous spots in Austin (and rightfully so) is the Hope Outdoor Gallery, more lovingly known as Graffiti Park. This was at one time a booming construction project that was abandoned. Now it is open to all locals and visitors to make their mark with spray paint. The best thing about Graffiti Park is that no matter when you go, it will never look the same. People are constantly showing up to paint over a previous mural or tag and there's no way to know what kind of artwork you'll stumble upon. You can really explore everyone's work up close by climbing and hiking up the multi-levels of the half constructed building, all the way to the top. Or borrow a can of spray paint from someone and add to it.
*Note as of this writing, Grafitti Park is being demolished to build condos. However, a new location is in the works at Carson Creek Ranch near the Austin airport to be open for creativity at the end of 2018. Make your way to this new spot when traveling to Austin to experience the murals and art like those below :)
Experience the Most Beautiful Sunsets at Lake Travis
Lake Travis, Texas is the so-called "sunset Capital of the World". That may seem like a pretty lofty claim but some of the most amazing sunsets I've seen have been at Lake Travis. Roughly 30 mins outside of Austin, Lake Travis, a 64 mile man-made lake, is home to wealthy celebrities (it's rumored Matthew McConaughey has a house nearby) and the entertainment district, the Oasis. The Oasis is a massive multi-level establishment made up of multiple restaurants, all with seating along the edge of the cliff overlooking the lake. The food at these restaurants isn't the best (I'm the first to admit it) but I highly recommend grabbing some appetizers and a drink and waiting for the sun to go down over the water in a warm Texas evening. Soon the long drive will be worth it as you watch the colors of the sunset glow from the sky and reflect on the calm lake below. It's a gorgeous show of nature and a great way to spend an evening while visiting Austin.
Do Your Part to Keep Austin Weird
Austin is a town that prides itself on being a little off the wall and strange, so much so that the mantra of the locals is "Keep Austin Weird". When you travel to the city, embrace the wacky bars, the immense amount of street art and the personal style of Austin residents. Spend your time relaxing for a bit, knowing you can truly be yourself. Hell, even go all out and get a tattoo while you're there! I've personally received three of my eight ear piercings while in Austin (shoutout to Rojo Diablo Piercing on South Lamar). There is a reason why Austin is growing exponentially. So add it to your travel list and bring out your inner weird :)


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Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
NL Daily Devotion for Sunday, November 4, 2018
by Dr. Kimberly Leetch, Clergy Stuff
Army commander, Naaman, found himself struck with leprosy, a terrible disease that eats away at the flesh. In a quirky twist, God healed him by instructing him, through Elisha, to wash in the Jordan seven times. At first, he was angry and perplexed because the task seemed too simple. But eventually he did it, and he was healed.
His response to his healing was interesting. He proclaimed he would no longer bow to any god except God. But he was in a tough spot. As commander of King Aram's army, one of his duties was to accompany his master "into the house of Rimmon to worship there," with the master leaning on his arm. This would require him essentially to bow down in the house of the god, Rimmon. So Naaman asked Elisha for a pardon for the offense so he might worship God and fulfill his duties as a commander, although these were in conflict. Elisha granted him pardon for this seemingly contradictory behavior.
We will face situations where our hearts and our heads tell us to behave in contradictory ways. We might work for a boss or a company that does questionable things, and then we are faced with a decision—to keep our job or keep our integrity. Elisha's response to Naaman might give us a third option—to keep both our job and our integrity. For some reason we might believe the two can't live in the same space. But consider this. We know what we are made of. We know our own integrity. We know we would not carry out a morally ambiguous task under any other circumstances. Perhaps we can maintain our integrity by doing our work the best we can, and by behaving in a manner pleasing to God. Maybe the choice between job and integrity is not an either/or decision. Maybe both can exist together.
That being said, if your heart is telling you to choose, then pray, meditate, consider the options, decide what to do, and then move forward boldly. However you choose to respond to the situations life throws at you, God will be right there by your side, cheering you on all the way.
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2 Kings 5:1-15a
The Healing of Naaman
Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favour with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land of Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. She said to her mistress, 'If only my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.' So Naaman went in and told his lord just what the girl from the land of Israel had said. And the king of Aram said, 'Go then, and I will send along a letter to the king of Israel.'
He went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of garments. He brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read, 'When this letter reaches you, know that I have sent to you my servant Naaman, that you may cure him of his leprosy.' When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, 'Am I God, to give death or life, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Just look and see how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me.'
But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king, 'Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come to me, that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.' So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, 'Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.' But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, 'I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?' He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, 'Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, "Wash, and be clean"?' So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean.
Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company; he came and stood before him and said, 'Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel; please accept a present from your servant.'
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Ambient Church
Ambient Church is an NYC-based series of experiential events that bring contemplative music and audio visual performances to churches around Brooklyn, New York. Here is a selection of pictures taken during the fall and winter seasons of 2017/2018.
Laraaji & Bill Laswell at Bushwick United Methodist Paroque on 16 December 2017.
Ellen Arkbro: Organ & Electronics at First Unitarian Congregational Society on 10 March 2018.
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"We serve the Heart of Western Pennsylvania"
The Armstrong County Community Foundation, a public nonprofit corporation,
· Gives grants, scholarships, and organizational support to address the needs of our community;
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has focused a lot of attention on Windows 10, but another one of the company's signature offerings -- Office -- will undergo a major overhaul for launch along with the operating system.
The revamp of Windows gets more press because the current version, Windows 8, flopped with consumers. A new version of Office has never bombed that badly because, well, the software suite hasn't changed that much over the years. Word from the mid-to-late 90s looks shockingly like Word today, and the same could be said for Excel, Outlook, and even PowerPoint.
That's not to say these programs have not evolved. They have, of course, added new features, and improved incrementally over the years. Now, however, as devices that aren't traditional desktops or laptops become increasingly important, it appears to be time for Office to make a big leap forward.
Microsoft's general manager for the Office Product Management team, Julia White, took to the company's blog recently to detail some of the changes. She described a future where Windows 10 and the mobile-first, cloud-first world that CEO Satya Nadella often talks about dictate new Office experiences.
A little bit of human touch
While Office was finally released last year for Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones and iPads as well as devices running Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) this year, one of the big complaints about it is that it's just the desktop/laptop software ported to tablets and phones. The iOS and Android versions, not to mention the version running on Windows 8 tablets and phones, do not take advantage of touch. White said this is going to change.
"Over the past 12 months, you've seen us reimagine the traditional Office experience for a mobile-first, cloud-first world," she wrote. "The next step in this journey is the delivery of touch and mobile optimized versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook for Windows 10."
This version of Office, dubbed Office for Windows 10 will offer touch-optimized versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook that "work great on small screen devices like your phone and tablet -- all the way up to the Microsoft Surface Hub," she wrote.
A separate version of the software, Office 2016, will be optimized for computers using a traditional keyboard and mouse as well as those not running Windows 10. But, while there will be two versions of the program with efficiencies and controls designed to work best with the device it's being used on, there will be one overriding Office experience, at least for Win10 users.
One experience
One of the key features of Windows 10 is that the operating system will be the same across all platforms. Your experience will be optimized based on whether you're using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone, but there will be one Windows for every device.
With Office, there are two versions, but the software is designed to offer a seamless transition between devices. That's good not just for users, but also for companies looking to develop software that works with the Microsoft suite.
"As 'universal' Office apps, they truly are the same app across device size, providing a consistent way for independent software vendors and developers to extend and integrate with Office apps," White wrote.
In addition, even the most basic Office 365 subscription allows for installing the software on a laptop/desktop as well as a mobile device. Add in the fact that Microsoft has made its free apps more useful on phones and small tablets (allowing editing instead of only viewing), and customers should be able to experience an Office that travels with them flawlessly.
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Reps offer supplementary budget to end ASUU strike
Dismayed by the protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the unending showdown between the university dons and the federal government, the House of Representatives said on Thursday that it would approve a supplementary budget if such move would end the educational crisis.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, said this after the House was briefed on efforts by its Committee on Education to end the strike.
The speaker appealed to the Federal Government and the striking lecturers to quickly reach an understanding and suspend the strike, observing that the country would pay dearly for the lost academic time in the future if the strike was allowed to continue.
Tambuwal added, 'Let me use this opportunity to appeal to both the Executive arm and the authorities of ASUU to please quickly resolve the problem.
'And if there is need for any appropriation, the House will expeditiously assent to it in the interest of our students and the nation.'


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Cadeby Light Railway
|Dates of operation
|Track gauge
|2 ft (610 mm)
|97 yards (89 m)
The Cadeby Light Railway was a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway in the garden of the rectory in Cadeby, Leicestershire.
In the early 1960s the Reverend Teddy Boston became rector of All Saints' Church, Cadeby. Boston was a lifelong railway enthusiast and wanted to build a miniature railway in his new garden, but the cost proved prohibitive. Instead he searched for a full-sized narrow-gauge locomotive.
In 1962 he purchased Pixie, a W.G. Bagnall 0-4-0ST from the Cranford quarry. The quarry owners donated a short length of track and two wagons and the Cadeby Light Railway was opened.
Over the years, Boston built an extensive collection of ex-industrial narrow-gauge rolling stock which ran on the extremely short line in his garden. He also maintained an extensive OO gauge model railway at Cadeby.[1]
Although Boston died in 1986, his widow Audrey kept the railway open for nearly twenty years, holding regular open days.
The railway finally closed in 2005; subsequently the majority of the collection has been amalgamated with the Moseley Railway Trust at the Apedale Community Country Park. Pixie is currently undergoing restoration as of 2014.
See also[edit]
- The Rev E. R. Boston MA (1973). Rails Round the Rectory – The story of the Cadeby Light Railway. Loughborough: The Book House. ISBN 0-902520-03-2.
- Thomas, Cliff (2002). The Narrow Gauge in Britain & Ireland. Atlantic Publishers. ISBN 1-902827-05-8.
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- ^ "Railway Vicar". British Pathé. 20 April 1967. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
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|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cadeby Light Railway.
- The Rev. Edwin Richard "Teddy" Boston – an appreciation – by Mike Rooth
- Steam rally appearance by "Fiery Elias"
- Photo of the Rev. Boston on 'Pixie', with All Saints' Church behind
- "Railway Vicar" (free video download) – April 1967 feature by British Pathe about Teddy Boston and his OO gauge model railway.
- Teddy Boston's involvement in the forming of the Cadeby Steam & Country Fayre


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What's it like to renovate a small apartment in another country? This Italian phrase best describes the current phase of our Totally-Crazy Tuscan Renovation Project.
7 June, Lucca, Italy.
Do you remember the last update, when hammering was my every day's soundtrack? Well, today's music is the drill. A tune so shrill, a neighbor, from the building next door, rang our bell, then hiked up six flights of stairs to ask, "When will that noise stop?"
When, indeed.
You see, layer upon layer of tile and mortar must be removed to carve caves and canals within the building's original brick walls for housing the kitchen's updated electrical and plumbing systems.
Loud, dirty, chaotic; those words apply, but a popular Italian saying best captures the feeling of this day – and just about every other day since this update: Crazy. Beautiful. And, Full Speed. Highlights of Our First Two Weeks of Tuscan Apartment Renovation.
That oh-so fitting phrase is…
Che casino.
What does that phrase mean? The word "casino," derived from "casa" or house, has surfed waves of meaning in Italian history, including describing gambling joints and brothels. It's the later association that made the word almost-taboo, until recent times. Though an older generation may still frown at the reference, just about everyone uses the phrase to describe something that's chaotic, nonsensical, beyond stupid…in other words, A HOT MESS.
Weeks 3 & 4 of our "Totally-Crazy Tuscan Renovation Project" traveled up, down and all around. A thrill ride in one minute; then fast train to crazy town in the next.
Progress slowed, frustrations swelled.
Then, just as quickly – as if the Patron Saint of Progress bestowed blessings – our little engine began revving again. Proving, as with any home improvement project, there's no such thing as stable and steady (as hard as we may work to that end). You're either rushing or waiting; rejoicing or crying.
I guess there's no way around it, attempting to cram what should be a year-long renovation project into three months is sure to be total che casino ("what a mess!").
E vita. It's life.
Here's a slice of this Tuscan life where we've experienced the most dangerous neighbor meet-cute, got misty over marble and painted everything-not-moving in sight.
Week 3: Slowed Down, Locked Out.
If the first two weeks had a theme, it was "walls," putting up new ones, busting down old ones. Week 3 encompasses top and bottom, from ceilings to floors.
Double exposure.
Let's begin where the last updated ended: Pinkie.
This is the affectionate nickname we have given to the apartment's 1960's spectacle of pink tile, the primary bathroom. We decide early on to give Pinkie a manageable facelift, without taking on full scale renovation, (Botox, as opposed to surgery). We will paint, install a new mirror and lighting, but this will be the ONE room, in the whole apartment, which we will not tackle this summer.
And, now…crack, crack, whack! As handyman Hussain removes sections of wall to the adjacent lounge, we hear an unsettling thud, followed by a low "Uh-oh." We rush to find Pinkie with a crack running down almost the entire length of the ceiling. "This is very dangerous," Matteo, our geometra, says. The ceiling could cave in any moment.
We may have no intention of removing the ceiling of any other room than the lounge, but, now, we know…Pinkie needs surgery.
We scramble to remove everything from the room, from the old cabinets and mirror to the old lighting fixture – the one everybody hates, except me – with fingers crossed the ceiling doesn't fall, with us underneath. When ready, with one whack of Hussain's shovel, the ceiling comes down. Unfortunately, taking out the toilet tank, in the process. We discover this fact after Hussain leaves for the day. Allora.
To recap: Pinkie is the only "working" bathroom. Now, she has no light, no mirror, and – joy! – no toilet. At least we can shower (in the dark).
We are exhausted and disheartened, but also hungry and in need of bathroom usage. So, naturally, we go out for drinks and dinner. By mid-morning the next day – one café outing later – plumbers fix the toilet. Unfortunately, most other work in the apartment must shift to fix the bathroom ceiling and walls. The "Pinkie" debacle will cost us days of work. Two steps forward, one hot-pink leap backward.
Marble is the jamb.
Thankfully, soon after this major slow down, a missing element falls into place. Taking down walls to create an open living area left long narrow gaps in the floor where the walls once stood. How to fill those walls is an easy – though potentially costly – decision.
When your front door is less than 40 kilometers from world-famous Carrara, marble is part of the local framework. One of the many reasons we fell for this apartment is the marble features in every window and door jamb, juxtaposing with those 80+year-old handmade red and yellow tiles (from a famous Lucchese factory. More on this below).
Though we had no idea how much custom cut and installed marble will cost, we know it is the only material that makes sense. A week after placing the order, as our marble slabs arrive and "fall" into place, I get a little misty. As a friend says, the marble will now serve as a permanent marker to the apartment's past. That kind of thinking gets to me every time. Pass the kleenex, please.
The creamy gray and white marble with the striking red tiles somehow simultaneously brings a sense of cohesion and delivers a wow element – all for what turned out to be less than $250. Italy and her built-to-last materials have us thinking about everything differently.
Bowling ball thumb.
Renovating a historic space offers no guarantees. We have no way of knowing the condition of those hundreds-of-years-old wooden beams above the space we are transforming into an open space. How long have they been covered? Are any rotten? Have they been painted white, as fashionable at one time? Many questions with only one way to get answers.
We are nervous about the "what ifs," yet race forward, as always. Together with work crew and geometra, we gaze up as the first section comes down. You can almost hear a collective sigh of relief as dust settles. The beams are stunning. "As good as it gets," a worker says.
We can see through the opening to the beams above the kitchen as well. "Stunning" is far from a descriptor for those scrawny, paint-flecked elements. We decide in an instant to leave the kitchen ceiling intact and embrace the subtle transition between spaces.
Matt spends the next three days on top of a ladder, arms reaching overhead to scrap, clean and polish every inch of those beams and tiles. Anyone who knows my Type-A-In-Big-Ways husband, knows he goes for it, always. In this case, chasing perfection creates a hole. In his thumb.
"It's bigger today, isn't it?," one of us asks every morning for the next few days. By Saturday, the bowling ball protruding from his hand can no longer be laughed away. While I continue sanding walls, windows, doors, and everything else within reach; Matt sets off for the ER to treat the infection.
Neighbor walks the plank.
Yeah, he may be in the emergency room, but he's still working. Balloon thumb and all, Matt keeps texting to assess supplies. "Do we have enough sandpaper to finish sanding this weekend? What about caulk?" He reminds me the hardware store on our street closes soon and won't reopen until Monday morning. I dust myself off, grab purse and keys and run out to what we refer to as "Pop's."
Ten minutes and a toolbox of hand gestures later, I have everything we could possibly need for another project-filled weekend. Climbing the stairs to our apartment, my spirit feels lighter than earlier. We will make progress this weekend (damn it all)!
Determined to get back to work, I slip my key into the lock. Then…nothing.
The key doesn't turn. And, the lock doesn't seem to budge. Over three weeks in this old apartment and we've had plenty of problems with plenty of things. The front door hasn't been one of those problems. Until now. On a Saturday afternoon. When my partner is in the ER.
After jiggling every way I know how to jiggle, I give up. I am exhausted, mentally and physically. I sit on the top step and cry. "Maybe it's just my key," says the glimmer of hope I cling to as I wait for Matt. With a tetanus shot, antibiotics and key of his own, Matt arrives home, two hours later. We try his key until all hope is exhausted, then – on a friend's suggestion – walk to our favorite neighborhood café, Bar Martini. There, we let out a cry for help from forever-kind proprietor Julia. She places calls to two locksmiths before deciding for us that the cost of getting someone out on Saturday afternoon is unacceptable. "We're okay with paying," I say, but, she shakes her head and hangs up.
"I'll be back," Julia says, hopping on her bicycle and pedaling away. Before anyone can notice the only person to serve food and drinks has disappeared, she returns. She instructs us to meet her friend Luca outside his wood-working shop, only a few doors from our apartment. Every day, we walk by this window, usually peering in to see a lanky man hunched over one project or another. From the shutters and cabinets cluttering his shop, it seems his skillset covers a spectrum. Now, we wonder if those skills extend to break-ins. Soon, this new friend tries every trick in the book – including that often-reliable "credit card in the seam" – to open our door. No luck. Our across-the-hall-neighbor – who we have just met for the first time – tries her hand, too. Not happening.
We ask her name and thank her for trying to help. Anatasia responds by asking if our terrace door is open. "Let's see if it's possible to get from my balcony to yours," she suggests. Standing on her balcony, the distance seems impossible. Too far and far too dangerous, I say. Yet, before I can utter, "Let's pay the locksmith. Anything he wants," Luca appears with a piece of wood from his shop. He ties a rope around Anatasia's waist – by the way, they have just met as well – attaching the other end to her balcony railing. He holds the board and nods for her to walk across. Did I mention our apartment is on the third floor?
"I'm not scared," she says. "I once worked in roofing." After she opens our door from the inside, Luca says, "Don't worry, I will replace the lock on Monday." Before leaving he reminds us that someone must be in the apartment at all times until the lock is replaced or else…someone is walking the plank, again.
Week 4: Vai! Vai! Vai!
By the end of the weekend, we manage to get the lounge painted and vow to push hard in the coming week – forward progress, only, dear Patron Saint. It's time for big leaps.
Head and heart in harmony.
Of the hundreds of rental apartments we've seen over the last four years of travel, it's safe to say, no less than 75% have featured IKEA cabinets and countertops. It's the sensible way to go, Good quality, fast production, and stylish design; along with a system set up to minimize language barriers.
In route to the appointment, my head says,
"We can't go wrong."
While my greedy little heart chimes in, "Wouldn't we prefer something more custom?"
I struggle along the journey, which takes a train, then metro, then taxi to get there. Turns out, this is only the beginning of this joy ride. Within minutes, an employee too-young-to-have-ever-given-serious-thought-to-what-constitutes-adequant-kitchen-work-space tells us our ideas are unrealistic. Plus, our irregular dimensions and angles are next to impossible, she insists. Our very presence is an insult, she implies.
Then, she asks, "Are you ready to place the order?"
"If not, you must schedule another appointment," she adds. "Of course, we do not have another appointment until 10 days from now."
So, for the first time in shopping history, two people with money to spend leave everyone's favorite adult-candy-store…empty handed, and on the verge of tears.
What to do now?
Exiting the train station in Lucca, I begin begging, "Honey, can we please go in search of the world's largest spritz, pronto?!," then, added, "outside the walls." He was clearly surprised (and not by the spritz craving). Outside a city center – any city center – is not something I normally propose. My rationale was simple: I look terrible; I'm in a foul mood; I don't want to see anyone.
As we walk further from known sites, we literally kind-of stumble upon a local kitchen shop. "Is it open?" Matt asks, as we peer through the window of Casa Italiana. We walk in at 6:30 in the evening, sit down with a consulate who, in the time of 30 minutes before closing, helps us design our dream kitchen – bringing it in, as promised, for not much more than the IKEA estimate.
The next day, our new friend (and hero) Carolina visits our apartment for precise measurements. She says the kitchen will arrive from the factory in Bari in 30 days, fully assembled and then her team will install. This means I won't have to clutch a packet of IKEA assembly instructions in one hand, while pulling my hair out with the other as Matt paces the kitchen floor, yelling, "Where's the screw for this piece?!" Ah, the good times we will miss.
Will run for marble.
I begin the aforementioned shit-show-turned-glorious-kitchen-day with a long run…to a tile store (there's no such thing as a run of leisure these days). With each passing kilometer, I feel pressure build. We are behind schedule on materials, because I have stubbornly insisted on exploring hand-made custom tiles – made by A. Tessiere & C., the same revered company that produced the apartment's distinctive red tile floors, sixty to seventy years ago. Last week, we met with the head designer and toured the factory. While Matt appreciates the artwork, he worries the company, which specializes more in grand palace floors than closet-size bathroom walls, may be out of our league. Plus, it's been ten days and we haven't received a proposal.
"We need to move forward with shower tile and kitchen backsplash," he says. "Go to a home store and place an order today." With this directive, I set out for Berni. I assume this mega store, located on the outskirts of town, is similar to Home Depot or Brico Center. I use this time alone to set my mind right, aiming for acceptance with every stride. By the time I arrive, sweat dripping down all my cheeks, I tell myself,
"Settling for generic, could-be-anywhere-in-the-world tile is okay," and I'm almost convinced it's true.
You know how it is, once your mind is set in one direction, it's oh-so hard to accept another route.
As I enter the showroom, I can't hold back the laughter. I snap a photo of the first display model – way more art exhibition than sample shower. Before I can text the image to Matt with a note saying, "Mamma Mia, this place is out of our league," an elegantly-dressed woman with understanding eyes asks how she can help. I stammer and stutter, before doing what I do best in these situations. I show apartment photos.
"You already have such strong elements, red and yellow floors, with white marble," Monica says. "Why would you mix other materials to compete?" She's beautiful and sensible, so Italian. I asked what she would suggest and without hesitation she says, "Marble tiles, of course." I told her that was a lovely idea, but our budget was not so lovely. "You will be surprised," she says. When Monica gives me the quote, I let out a very in-elegant squeal.
"Locally-produced material so beautiful it makes me misty just thinking about it;" check that one off the list.
Lucca customized.
With shower tile on order, I consider the pressure off. We can now consider the kitchen backsplash as a separate element. "Since we're talking about a relatively small space," I plead with my bottom-line-focused husband, "maybe we can splurge on custom-made, hand-tinted tiles here."
Wouldn't you know, I hear from the fine folks at A. Tessiere, the very next day. That afternoon, as Matt, our geometra Matteo and I squint under a mid-day sun, Demetrio presents sample patterns for us to consider. "We could go with a patchwork," he suggests, "but I prefer a more tranquil design."
My thoughts go back to the first day I looked into the showroom six months earlier – I came across the factory randomly during one of my exploratory runs (fitness is hardly the benefit of my running routines, as you have probably already discovered). I appreciate every single tile as an individual work of art, and my eyes kept returning to one particular pattern. Not only had we not found an apartment at that point, we weren't even sure we would EVER buy a home again. That afternoon, my gaze through the showroom window was merely dreaming.
Now, after all these months, challenges and the biggest leap of life, my eyes rest again on that simple, yet elegant design. I nodded to Demetrio and he begins assembling a pattern.
In this moment, in a tiny factor within walking distance of our apartment, a craftsman is making each of these tiles by hand, by a centuries-old tried and true method. This work will soon be the centerpiece of our kitchen. (An update: today, the factory calls to let us know each of our tiles has been produced. These beauties must bask in the sun, like beach-lovers all along the Mediterranean.
The drying process will take about 10 days as long as weather cooperates and…
Our forecast looks sunny.
Next up: Painting, lighting, plumbing and more! (Oh, the joy).


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If you are looking for spending your memorable holidays in the state of karnataka then the name of place "Coorg" should come in the top lists it is about from bangalore.
There are many travel agencies in bangalore twon. Which provide travel packages to Coorg. The travel charges are bit high in festival seasons like durga pooja otherwise in off season charge are comparatively low, but it would be nice and fantastic to travel in festive seasons.
Coorg is comprised of beautiful mountain and scenery which feel your heart with peace and enlightment. The whole mountain is surrounded by tall tress, shurbs and hurbs which defines the living greenery of this place you can take pleasure of the bathing inside the waterfall and also can enjoy the pleasure of boating at one of the river presents the charge of boating for a single boat would be round of Rs2400 in which 8 to 10 person can come. There are some famous temples built here which would be wonderful to visit. Foods and snacks is easily available in the market place is particularly famous chocolate manufacture. Varieties of delicious chocolates are made which are generally very good in taste. You can also stay to live than hotels so please visit to Coorg for an adventurous journey and don't forget to bring chocolates
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Diary of a Wedding Planner | When mobile phones going off have their place at a wedding
While you wouldn't whip it out mid-ceremony (get your mind out the gutter), phones can play a huge part in a wedding day!
Let's talk music for instance, and my hot tips when you combine a bit of modern tech with some sweet sweet sound.
If you're doing you're own music for the day, or needing some ambience until the DJ/Band begin, locate a phone, set it aside and use it only for music on your wedding day.
I always suggest Spotify, but however you do it, download two playlists.
The first is for all of your important music. Think ceremony entry, registry signing, ceremony exit, reception entrance and possibly your first dance. Put these songs in order, turn 'gapless playback' on so there are no pauses in between songs (great for signing the register as no pauses), make the playlist available offline and voila - You are set for all of the important music moments of the occasion!
The second playlist is for pre-wedding, canapés and/or dinner music. This could take the form of a pre-made lineup, but keep in mind that sometimes you might be thrown a surprise genre (Read: The Wiggles could play at any given moment during cocktail hour. That actually happened one time. Thank the heavens I didn't choose the playlist.) Your best bet is to create your own, make it available offline and hit play.
I personally don't like to put my faith in Bluetooth to play its part in any wedding day - That's just my inner wedding planner eliminating risk! Whether you reply on it or not is up to you, but if anything needs to be plugged in, make sure you have the right adapter and an aux cord.
Do a quick test run by taking the phone to the rehearsal for a sound check and you are sorted for the wedding day, then, just before go time, switch the device to aeroplane mode, and you're literally set for the day with beats that won't be interrupted with message alerts.
Simple. Easy. Sorted. Just how I like it, and I hope you do to. Let me know what you think of this little hot tip session, and if there's something else you'd like advice on I'd love to hear!
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Disposal of St Vincent's property a matter for nuns and Rome – Archbishop
Diarmuid Martin says he has no role under canon law regarding hospital property
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: "I wouldn't be asked to give my opinion, the decision is between them and the Holy See." Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times
Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has said that he has no role under canon law where disposal of property at the St Vincent's hospital campus in Dublin by the Sisters of Charity was concerned.
He also told The Irish Times on Monday he believed "the current management of the hospital is not a church organisation as such".
On disposal of the hospital by the Sisters of Charity, he said, "the responsibility of addressing the religious and canonical aspects are fundamentally theirs. If they have to alienate property [transfer ownership of property rights to another person or group] they have to approach the Holy See, but it's up to them to do that. I would be asked to give my opinion, the decision is between them and the Holy See."*
He added: "I feel that the current ownership of the hospital is now in hands which are not religious."
On the same subject, a spokeswoman for the St Vincent's Hospital Group said, "Just to be clear, since 2002 when the company was formed, the land and property at Elm Park has been registered to St Vincent's Healthcare Group. As an Irish company St Vincent's Healthcare Group DAC is governed by Irish company law, not canon law."
She also pointed out that "the Religious Sisters of Charity resigned from the board in 2017, when they announced their decision to end their involvement in St Vincent's Healthcare Group and relinquish their shareholding in the Group. They also stated at that time (May 2017) that they would have no involvement in the new national maternity hospital."
As of last night there was no response from the Sisters of Charity to questions on this matter.
Archbishop Martin is chairman of the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) board at Holles Street but has not attended since becoming Archbishop in 2004.
He recalled writing over 11 years ago to then health minister Mary Harney to tell her he did not wish to continue as chair. "I said, at that stage, that the structure of the board was an anachronism of history," he recalled.
Speaking on the subject in May of last year he said the NMH was "not a Catholic hospital and I see nobody asking that the new National Maternity Hospital should be a Catholic hospital. It doesn't mean that Catholic teaching is irrelevant but that is the reality of today."
The new board "should reflect the skills that are necessary to provide a top class maternity hospital for women and children, and fathers as well," he said.
Though also believing "in having hospitals with a voluntary component in their management" he could not see the founders of the Sisters of Charity or the Sisters of Mercy wanting to be chief executives of big hospitals. They would want to be "where people needed urgent care, particularly of the poor", he said.
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Forty years ago, Captain John Poindexter led Alpha Troop of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment in a high-casualty rescue mission in the Vietnam War, saving the lives of nearly 100 Americans (Charlie Company) surrounded by enemy troops. In April 2009, Poindexter and the Alpha Troop were honored with the Presidential Unit Citation.
Poindexter wanted to generate greater awareness of this award. He enlisted Pierpont Communications to capture the attention of the White House and achieve presidential recognition for its group of unsung heroes, as well as bring attention to the nearly 3 million Vietnam War veterans.
Pierpont secured local media stories in Alpha Troop veterans' hometowns and then leveraged those pieces into a compelling national story to reach top-tier outlets monitored by President Obama's administration.
The effort included a huge top-tier media push at the annual 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia (ACVVC) reunion in Santa Clara, CA, in September 2009. The team also designed Atroopheroes. com, featuring compelling veteran recollections and photos.
"A very powerful campaign to ignite interest in a 40-year-old story," said one judge.
Ultimately, the veterans' swan song came on October 20, 2009, when Alpha Troop was recognized in a White House Garden ceremony officiated by President Obama. All major TV networks, as well as hundreds of print, radio, and digital outlets nationwide covered the event.
Media impressions exceeded 478 million with stories published and broadcast in 425 outlets. The total project cost was $89,000, of which $31,500 was paid on behalf of the 11th ACVVC. The remainder was waived by Pierpont as pro bono work.
Honorable Mention: T3 and Mobile Loaves & Fishes/Reagan Outdoor Advertising: I Am Here
Mobile Loaves & Fishes collaborated with T3 to revamp the model of fundraising for poverty. The nonprofit, which provides food, clothing, and homes to the homeless, realized that only 1% of total philanthropic dollars each year go toward homelessness. "I Am Here" was launched through a mobile phone text-to-give service, a teaser billboard, and website. Homeless couple Danny and Maggie Silver were tapped as the faces of the campaign. The effort led to a 300% increase in online donors during April and May, as well as a 575% hike in website traffic.
The Award Recognizes the most effective work by a nonprofit organization for fundraising, or in changing or enlisting political, public, or corporate opinion. As well as results, the cost-effectiveness of the campaign and, in the case of fundraising activities, the amount of money raised was strongly considered.
Finalists 2011
Atomic PR and Trust for Public Land: Save the Famed Hollywood Sign's Land
Padilla Speer Beardsley and GiveMN.org: Igniting an Outpouring of Online Giving
Pierpont Communications and 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia: A Generation of Forgotten Vietnam Veterans: Campaign for Recognition
T3 and Mobile Loaves & Fishes/Reagan Outdoor Advertising: I Am Here
Tiller and Comfort Zone Camp: Childhood Loss: The Untold Burden
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Do you sometimes wish the world were one big giant trampoline?
Apple has released an irresistibly absurd advert to promote their AirPods, which follows a man leaving his apartment and discovering his neighbourhood is, erm, really, really bouncy. Directed by London-born Oscar Hudson, 'Bounce' is a gravity-defying piece set in Kiev.
So how did the man leap, somersault and soar through Ukraine's capital? CGI? Green screen?
Actually, it was mostly done using traditional techniques. The town was recreated as a set inside an airplane hangar, with the synthetic pavement raised six feet, allowing for in-built trampolines. Grates, manhole covers, walls… they're all made of trampoline material. Of course, there's a bit of camera trickery too. Oh, and the actor is an acrobat.
You can watch the springy advert below:
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Hamilton, NJ | 2016-Current
Senior Art Director
I work closely with Copywriters, as well as Account, Production and Tech to concept, present and craft cutting-edge ideas both big and small. I help shape and guide the visual language of the client through executions ranging from big campaign ideas, video to site designs and printed materials.
Hamilton, NJ | 2015-2016
Creative Director
• Adhere to the style guide of our partner hospitals.
• Present and deliver innovative solutions.
• Manage digital team to ensure campaigns are cohesive across the board.
• Manage the concept and execution of print advertisements.
• Responsable for creating annual visual campaigns.
• Review and approve designs, photography, and graphics developed by internal designers and external vendors.
Princeton, NJ | 2014-2015
Graphic Designer.
• Design and execute corporate marketing materials.
• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables.
• Perform prepress setup.
• Create charts and graphs using Illustrator.
Princeton, NJ | 2012-2013
Art Director.
• Project: Atlas Book.
• Create infographic & maps using special researched data.
New York, NY | 2005-2011
Art Director.
• Developed and launched a new packaging department for the firm.
• Successfully designed thousands of new consumer package concepts.
• Launched all the integrated components of new brand and corporate identity campaigns.
• Excelled at selecting images which best represented creative concepts.
• Led consumer focus groups to identify winning ideas.
• Created effective presentation ads.
• Constructed vector based packages/labels reflecting product positioning
• Clients included: Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Dial, Capital One, Church & Dwight, Wiley, Apple & Eve.
New York, NY | 2004-2005
• Conceived and designed advertising materials.
• Created design templates for presentations.
• Guided the staff regarding creative and digital initiatives.
• Successfully converted hand-sketches into effective vector artwork.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY, Alfred, NY | B.F.A in Graphic Design | 2004
INSTITUTO DE DISEÑO DE CARACAS | B.F.A in GraphicDesign | 2002
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EarthWater Technologies Inc.
EarthWater Technologies Inc. (ETI) is a water exploration and development company with a unique technology and track record spanning forty years. ETI develops previously overlooked, large-scale, sustainable fresh groundwater resources called Megawatersheds and delivers water at lower all-in cost than all other alternatives. ETI's president, Robert A. Bisson, first described the Megawatershed phenomenon in a 1987 technical report to the USAID Mission in Khartoum, Sudan. He coined the phrase "Megawatershed" to describe a previously unknown natural complex hydrogeologic system pervading the earth's crust. Bisson's Megawatershed paradigm represents the first unifying theory of hydrology which includes mountain groundwater recharge and crustal permeability, which are major missing components in the traditional water balance.
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Infrastructure matters.
Innovation is an internal, individual thing. Change only happens when an individual decides to do things differently and take responsibility. Corporate growth begins with individual growth. Only you can decide if you want to change, not your boss. However, a leader can shape the culture of innovation by being committed to the vision of the organization and creating infrastructure toward that vision.
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has coined the term "hedonistic sustainability." We are more likely to make sustainable purchases when these products and services offer us solutions and pleasure. The rise in veganism can be traced to the same growth in options.
Starting a vegan diet is now easier than ever. There are more meat-substitute products, vegan burgers, vegan convenience food and vegan restaurants than ever before. There's a developing infrastructure for making vegan choices.
An innovative organizational culture has infrastructure: innovation processes, symbols, plans, projects and rewards that make it easier to take responsibility and make things measurably better.
Case in Points
When legendary industrial designer Dieter Rams was working at Braun, he listed the 10 principles of good design.
- Good design is innovative.
- Good design makes a product useful.
- Good design is aesthetic.
- Good design makes a product understandable.
- Good design is unobtrusive.
- Good design is honest.
- Good design is long-lasting.
- Good design is thorough down to the last detail.
- Good design is environmentally friendly.
- Good design is as little design as possible.


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Choirmaster Tim Sherlock last night conducted QPAC's much-travelled contemporary community choir in a program of audience-pleasing choral works. Traditional works by Francis Poulenc, Salve Regina and Ave Maria were mixed with the Mamas and the Papas Monday Monday and Cyndi Lauper's True Colors. It was an eclectic but elegant selection of music.
What a rare privilege it was to hear the forty seven combined voices of these two wonderful Choirs in the setting of Great Hall in the University of Sydney! Edmund Thomas Blacket's high, sandstone vaulted ceiling provides the perfect acoustics for the highly trained, carefully rehearsed and beautifully controlled voices of both choirs – and the repertoire chosen for this particular concert.
Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas! Yes I know it is six months away but big – The Musical is such a joyous Christmas offering that I couldn't help feeling it was December. And judging by the reaction to this production from kids of all ages at the Sunday matinee, there were plenty of others sharing the Christmas spirit.
In the last few years, it has become a tradition for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts to present a major musical mid year at Subiaco's Regal Theatre. I believe that Thoroughly Modern Millie, is the best so far.
Showcasing the talents of WAAPA students both on and off stage, in design and in the pit, the show augers well for the future of music theatre Australia wide.
First the positives:- King Kong is a marvellous spectacle with fabulous costumes. It is a triumph of engineering and technology with an astonishing set (Peter England) and a brilliant lighting plot. Sonny Tilders and his team at Global Creatures deserve a million accolades for his creation of Kong, whose appearance out of the mists of Skull Island brings gasps and deserved applause from the audience. The cast do the best with what they are given and are uniformly good even when wasted.
Undoubtedly Kristin Chenoweth is 'popular' and last night's sold-out concert showed just how 'popular' she is. Playing Brisbane on the third date of her Australian tour, the original Glinda in Wicked brought her own brand of quirky to a show that mixed Broadway, pop, audience participation and video clips.
It was a love fest from start to finish, and when she sang her signature tune "Popular"in English and several foreign languages, the response was thunderous.
Wonder of Wonder, Miracle of Miracles is a line from one of the songs in the iconic musical Fiddler On The Roof. It could also be the logline for this stunning production by MDMS. Set in the Jewish village of Anatevka in Russia during the time of the pogroms, this much loved show encapsulates the bigger questions of anti-semitism, persecution and the struggle to survive, told through one man and his family.
There is a child inside all of us, but in today's world we are loath to let that child out for fear it will be damaged, or even killed. Slava's Snowshow caresses that inner child and reminds us how wonderful the worlds of wonder and imagination are. Though there was a large proportion of actual children, full of delight, at the opening night, it was the adults who were touched the most.
Popular Hollywood rom-com The Wedding Singer transitions happily into a cheerful musical comedy, mostly following the film, with odd nips and tucks to plot and characters.
The Hills Musical Society's new home, after 40 years facing off the numerous challenges of a very basic multi-purpose community centre, presents the exciting new challenge of creating theatre in a showroom style RSL club auditorium primarily designed for rock bands and floor shows.
The back wall of the cavernous stage at Sidetrack Theatre is a tree of gold records, its trunk leading to the gates of Graceland just days before it is to be opened to the public in 1982 following Presley's death.
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Alphabet Unit Tests New System to Identify Airborne Drones
Moves by Wing unit and other drone companies may give impetus to broader uses of unmanned aircraft
Alphabet's Inc. Wing unit and two other companies say they demonstrated a novel system to identify airborne drones, potentially paving the way toward expanded commercial uses of unmanned aircraft.
The concept, tested in December near San Francisco and expected to be announced on Tuesday, is aimed at tracking different types of drones using disparate software applications linked by a common web-based system. By sharing such data, the companies say the location of drones and identity of operators can be captured easily on laptops,...


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Met this extraordinary gentlemen at Special Beauty Japan this year. Please have a listen to his beautiful music!
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For a long time, people with special needs haven't gotten to enjoy the same luxuries as those whom the world considers "normal." 🔹 Lots of people overlook them or just look the other way, and some of their parents even try to hide them from the world as if they are ashamed. 🔸 My friends at @specialbeautyjapan created a platform for kids with #specialneeds to SHINE and showcase how BEAUTIFUL they are inside and out. 🔹 I was just blessed to perform at #specialbeautyjapan #2019 in #Tokyo and the experience was priceless. 🔸 I also got to be a guest judge for @missuniversejapan through a special collaboration. 🔹 Thank you @ramichan3 for asking me to write the song that would become the anthem. Your heart is HUGE and I'm honored to uplift your cause. 🔸 Thank you @hancockjason0702 for your outstanding service to these special youths. You're empowering them (and their families) in ways they'll carry for life! 🔹 Thank you @bachimcc (Oz) for being the plug to any and everything ✊🏼😎 🔸 And thank you to my family (Dove & Zion) for joining me on this journey. 🔹 I'm not even close to being finished with thank you's but I'll rest my fingers for now 💯