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Wednesday, 2 September 2015
O Summer, Where Art Thou
As I was driving home from work today, creeping along to avoid hydroplaning off the road, knuckles white on the steering wheel (yes, I'm being overly dramatic... but not much) I couldn't help thinking wistfully of warmer weather to come (we had a brief glimpse last week but it seems to have gone away again...) anyway, all this to say I had water and warmer weather on my mind, which reminded me of this little refashion I did yonks ago... people who know me (and anyone who follows me on Instagram) know that these are fairly old as I've had a little hair change since then! Enough of my rambling, you want pictures! I bought this little number in a second hand shop in Gawler for $1 because it made me think of the sea and sailing ships, I'm a huge fan of all things nautical (just as long as I don't have to get on said ship!) and thought I could make something of this!
Clearly it was too big and not overly attractive! But I took it in, gave it a new hem and swapped out the buttons for some slightly more nautical ones (it's hard to see in the picture but they are navy with gold anchors). I styled it with a gold 'rope' necklace and navy tights as well as my standard ankle boots and leather satchel.
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
Autumn Layers
I love autumn, the weather is cooling down but it's not so cold that it feels like Antarctica if you go out without a coat! For a lovely crisp day nothing is better than a long shirt, tights and a light jacket. To complete the outfit I threw on my beloved fedora, a pair of healed ankle boots and a few layers of necklaces. I love these necklaces, they are quirky and add a little personality to my outfit. I'm wearing an owl (a bit hard to see in these photos), a sonic screwdriver from Doctor Who and both a serotonin and a dopamine molecule. The Shoes were $5 from Salvos and the Jacket was from the local thrift store. I love the cut and colour of this jacket and it was a steal at $4! In recent news I have started having allergic reactions to much of my make up and beauty products and have been madly searching for replacements - preferably more natural products. I'm thinking as I search I might write reviews of some of the products I try, what do you think?
Friday, 1 May 2015
The Last of Summer
The Skirt was a find at $1 from the local thrift shop and the top and shoes both came from my charity shop binge in Western Australia (Bunbury and surrounds) and I can't remember for sure prices or exact locations as I think I went to every thrift shop within 20km and a few that were further away! I do know that I came home with a suitcase that was about twice as heavy and was only 1kg under the weight restriction!
Monday, 27 April 2015
A Game of Tights
A Song of Ice and Fire' series (George R. R. Martin) or 'A Game of Thrones' TV show... if you haven't heard of it go dig yourself out from under your rock and check it out! Aaaanyway, the tights came from ebay, the black and white tank was $1 from the local thrift shop and the belt was $1 (I think) from Salvos. The burgundy batwing top was given to me by one of my best friends who always gives me a chance to raid her wardrobe cast offs (Thanks Amy, love ya!) So what do you think? I love my Westeros Tights but would you wear something so bold?
Sunday, 15 March 2015
I Finally Have Chairs!
Late last year I bought a secondhand table for about $70 and sold my old set for $50, there was just one problem... the old set included 6 chairs and I had only bought a table! Well, this weekend I solved that problem! In a little second hand shop in Nuriootpa I found a set of four chairs and they were exactly what I was looking for; wooden pressed back chairs with a beautiful design on them. I paid $120 for all four, they need a bit of work but I am very happy with them. It's hard to tell from the photos but they are painted and I am thinking that I will repaint them a creamy white and make some cushions for them out of grain of coffee sacks... I'll keep you posted.
|One of the chairs, this one has some damage - missing or replacement supports
|You can see the design on the pressed back also where some of the paint is wearing off
|Two of the four have a design made from holes on the seat!
|All four, side by side, Tribbles investigates!
|Tribbles decides she approves!
Sunday, 1 March 2015
This Is Not a Shopping Blog
Hello again! I know, I know... it's been how long since I posted?! well, here's why... I kind of lost my vision for this blog, I was looking at these big, polished, fashion blogs with links to all the places you could buy their clothes... and that seemed like a lot of work and I just didn't want to do it! Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with those kinds of blogs, but it was not my intention when I decided to start THIS one. So, here I am, starting again, doing what I intended to do in the first place. So, exactly what it that? Recycled fashion, recycled living... basically, turning one persons junk into another persons treasure, just like the name suggests! I love creating new from old and revitalizing old things for many reasons but my focus for this blog is two things:
1) the cost, I'm promoting living thrifty, why pay heaps when you can spruce up something old for half the price!
2) Reducing my waste, I am really passionate about reducing waste and recycled fashion and decorating goes hand in hand with that.
So what exactly will you find if you come back and visit again? Fashion: Hand made, thrifted or refashioned; Renovations and home-wares: Thrifty designs using second hand materials; Food and cooking: Cheap, easy and (sometimes) healthy recipes using local and natural ingredients as much as possible.
Hope you come and visit again and I can't wait to get started on some actual content!
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2) Reducing my waste, I am really passionate about reducing waste and recycled fashion and decorating goes hand in hand with that.
So what exactly will you find if you come back and visit again? Fashion: Hand made, thrifted or refashioned; Renovations and home-wares: Thrifty designs using second hand materials; Food and cooking: Cheap, easy and (sometimes) healthy recipes using local and natural ingredients as much as possible.
Hope you come and visit again and I can't wait to get started on some actual content!
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29 Jan: Hatfield to Aston
Sunday morning and it was cold, (2 oC) dank and foggy. Surely no sensible person would want to go out cycling? But of course cyclists aren't renowned for being sensible weather-wise.
So seven of us gathered in the car park at Asda in Hatfield for the start. First stop was to be the Hitchin Kitchen which, strangely enough, is in Hitchin. Two of the party set off on their own as they wanted a reasonably flat ride. The rest of us headed off via Lemsford and ground our way uphill on the old A1 to Ayot Green. Here Neil sensibly decided to go back home as he was feeling unwell. We were concerned that he would be OK, but as he only had to go back down the hill and into Hatfield where he lived we thought he should be alright. Then we headed on down towards Codicote Bottom and on the way, out of the mist, a small herd of deer ran across the lane just in front of us. Next we turned right at Kimpton Mill with its watercress beds. Then meandered across country using very quiet lanes, which were almost eerie in the mist, climbing slowly towards Preston. From there, apart from some undulations, it was downhill all the way through Gosmore and into Hitchin. Past its busy market and soon we were at the Hitchin Kitchen, where one of our regular riders was already ensconced. Now this busy café is a proper British 'caff', with a good range of super breakfasts and very reasonable prices. This despite, or maybe because, it is apparently run by very hard working Eastern Europeans.
Having received a text from Neil saying he had got home OK, we could think about the next leg. The lunch stop was to be Aston, which is actually quite close, so to ensure we built up a proper appetite a hilly roundabout route was chosen, (while some opted for the flatter route using Stevenage cycleways). Off through the northern suburbs of Hitchin, through Willian and down towards Baldock. Having gone down, it was now up with a vengeance alongside Weston Hill. I remarked to one of the others that we didn't often come this way, which invited the retort that this wasn't surprising given how 'xxxxxx' steep it was. This route now crosses the new Baldock bypass, the A505 with a bridge. From here into the village of Weston and then on via Hall's Green, skirting well to the west of Stevenage and down to Walkern. We were still a bit early for lunch, so a diversionary loop was put in going further east from Walkern, up to a quite remote hamlet called Bassus Green with it's ancient cottages. Then back down to the Walkern road again and on to Aston. Here we went into the Rose and Crown. This seemed a very pleasant pub serving excellent sandwiches and a special offer on beer at £2 a pint which is too good to miss despite it being McMullens.
After lunch it was back on the bikes and a quick return to the start at Hatfield via Tewin and WGC. The overall distance start to finish was about 45 miles. It had been a cold but dry day with virtually no wind, so all in all not a bad day's ride.
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22 Jan: St Albans to Wildhill
It was a fine but breezy, very breezy, morning when we met up at the War Memorial in St Albans. There was a good attendance of riders and we were glad to see some new faces included along with the old faces. The lunch stop today was going to be quite close to home, so the longest part of the trip would be to the coffee stop in Crews Hill. We set off through St Albans fringes and then Colney Heath to Welham Green. The wind was so far helping our progress. Then, heading south parallel to the A1, we used the underpass under the M25 to emerge at Dancers Hill. A very handy cut through and part of the Sustrans route. Now heading east, the route runs nicely on the ridge overlooking Enfield Chase and Trent Park with fine views over the countryside. Eventually arriving at the fringes of Enfield we soon took the bridleway to Rectory Farm - mostly a good concrete surface, with only a short muddy bit to walk round - and soon the garden centres at Crews Hill were in sight. The one we used this time, the Blackberry Cafe, was definitely better than some of the others. Something to remember for future rides in this direction.
In the cafe there were 4 more riders waiting for us, so after refreshments it was a good sized group that headed off round Theobalds Park, then the fringes of Goffs Oak to Bread & Cheese Lane.
Very lumpy all this was and we were having a strong head wind too. Soon we passed the Woodman pub at Wormley West End, now refurbished and ominously renamed the Woodman and Olive (will it still be our kind of place?). On to Little Berkhamsted and soon arriving at the Woodman Wild Hill. A first class and busy pub with a back room reserved for us to eat our sarnies. What more could you want? After lunch people dispersed for their own routes home.
A really good, shorter winter ride.
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15 Jan: St Albans to Berkhamsted
The morning was bright; frost shimmered in the sun and ice lined the kerbs; the brass monkey on the patio wore a pained expression; surely only maniacs would cycle in these conditions. Six riders duly stood shivering at the War Memorial ready for the signal to go. Then they were off down St Peters St past the remnants of the sales, up Bluehouse Hill & along the A4147, which was devoid of traffic (sensible people, these motorists), to slalom down Bunkers Lane and up Rucklers Lane where the evidence of global warming was distinctly lacking.
We wiggled through the country lanes keeping to the middle of the roads, until near Chenies we stopped to wonder at a symbol of the cold war, very appropriate for the climatic conditions. After Chenies village, we turned onto a track passing Chenies Manor, clearly a prime candidate for a mansion tax. The track gave great views over the Chess valley to Latimer House, before joining the road to Little Chalfont.
Our destination was Ozzy's, a cafe reputedly named after one of Britain's most eminent musicians; would the soothing tones of Black Sabbath ease the pain in the frozen fingers & toes of the cyclists?
Fortunately not, as silence reigned, and strong black coffee was quickly served to alleviate any lingering hangovers and warm the extremities. New Year's resolutions were swiftly abandoned as calories were ingested ready for the onward journey, which took us through Chesham, Cholesbury, Champneys (the idea of a massage was tempting) & into Berkhamsted.
The Crown is interesting as it was a pub before JD Wetherspoon took it over, so it unusually has both cheapness & ambience. Then it was the usual trek back to St Albans, via Hemel Hempstead but avoiding the magic roundabout & retracing our route up Bunkers Lane with plenty of time to purchase those sale bargains after the final reductions. Christmas cards seemed really cheap.
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08 Jan: Hatfield to Hoddesdon
When I arrived at Hatfield, maintenance work was underway on Tracey's bike. Her front mech was siezed up and would not budge, so it was middle ring only for the next part of the ride. Six of us set off from Hatfield, including a new rider James, who had read about our rides on the web.
We took the lanes south of Hatfield through "Little Switzerland". At Essendon road, I let Jon lead the main group on a hilly route to elevenses. I'm slow on the hills, so Tracey and I headed straight along the B road (only one major hill) to Hertford, where Tracey dashed off to Halfords to buy some spray oil for her front mech.
As the longer part of the planned route was after elevenses, I'd planned to get to the Wetherspoons pub at 10.30, allowing us to leave soon after 11.00. However, more people kept turning up for coffee: Richard (who had failed to wake up in time), Bill (with similar excuses) and Steve and Jackie (today celebrating the first anniversary of the ride last year when Jackie broke her hip).
The North Herts CTC were having their elevenses break at the Rose Cafe, also in Hertford, and Brian (our DA/Member Group Secretary) dashed in, asked "Who's Neil" and thrust a small box at Neil. The box contained Neil's medal for the most attendance points last year but Brian rushed out before Neil had time to deliver his carefully crafted speech. Perhaps Neil had upset Brian by forgetting to renew his (Neil's) CTC membership last year.
By 11.00 Tracey's front mech was in semi-working order (small and middle ring only) so I set off with Tracey, Neil and James, leaving Jon to lead a faster, longer ride when the later arrivals were ready. We rode out of Hertford, through Bengeo, Wadesmill and Cold Christmas, before dropping down to Wareside (where the fast group joined us) and then following the river valley to Stanstead Abbotts. From there, it was a short ride through suburbia to Hoddesdon for lunch at the 16th century White Swan inn (Dick Turpin held up coaches from here on the Ware-Cambridge road). The White Swan is now a friendly pub with good value meals and an ideal winter venue.
After lunch, the group split up. Part of the party headed to Welwyn Garden City and St Albans via Goose Green, Hertford and the Cole Green Way. The Hatfield and Barnet contingent headed up past the zoo. Neil, Peter and Bill passed Jon and I on the hill out of Hoddesdon, only to be briefly overtaken by us later, at the top of the hill, while they were studying their OS map. It made a welcome change to be home well before dark.
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01 Jan: St Albans to Cheshunt
I had just glanced at some of our ride reports for this time last year, with their talk of icy and treacherous conditions and pictures of snow and ice. What a difference today, mild and balmy, but heavy rain forecast for later - would we get back before it arrived? So, it was a good turn out of 15 riders for our first ride of 2012 and traditional New Year's Day lunch. Meeting up in the Cafe Roma in St Albans, a later start and undemanding distance seemed the order of the day.
Afterwards, we all started the return home by heading for Cuffley, and then there was a general heading off for north London, Welwyn, Hatfield, St Albans, etc. Heavy rain got going and I was pretty damp when I got home, having cycled less than 40 miles.
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12 Steps To Get The Highest Price For Your House in Red Deer & Central Alberta
Step 1: Clearly Know Why You Want To Sell! Do you want to "get the profit out" of an appreciated home? Are you moving to a new area or wanting a larger home? Whatever your reasons, the more you can separate the emotions from the actual goals you need to achieve, the better a position you can be in to evaluate your options and negotiate the best results. Keep in mind that no matter how much you sell this house for, you're still going to have to live somewhere. Make sure that what you can afford to buy after the sale makes the process of selling worth it. Your Realtor® can help you not only by making you aware of all of the costs involved in selling and the approximate amount of profit you can realistically expect, but also by helping you research the area or home you're interested in moving to and how much you'll have to spend on the other end.
Step 2: Evaluate Your Property! As objectively as possible, take a walk through and around your house, trying to look at it as a potential buyer would. Make a list of all the things you would want to change or repair if you were going to remain living here. You may not wind up doing all of these things, but start taking care of the small and inexpensive repairs and make sure your home is as clean and attractive as possible even before contacting a Realtor® to list your property. Their first impressions of the general appearance of your home will colour an agents conclusions about how easy or difficult your home will be to sell and about the right price for your home. By making the Realtor's® selling job easier, you increase your chances of getting the price you want-or at least close to it.
Step 3: Understand The Current Real Estate Market in Red Deer & Central Alberta! As a seller, the asking price you determine for your property must take into account the following criteria: 1. The level of supply and demand in the current local market 2. The condition and features of the house itself 3. Current sales prices of comparable properties in the area 4. The condition and features of the neighbourhood. You will be in a much better position to make the most of your sale if you at least have a full understanding of all the elements involved. All of the economic realities that affect your home's market value are reflected in the prices of recently sold homes. Your real estate agent can provide you with a complete comparative market analysis showing the listing and sales prices, length of time on the market and features of other homes similar to yours in the area that have sold recently or are currently for sale.
Step 4: For Sale By Owner vs. Hiring An Agent! Many homeowners believe that to get the most money our of their home sale they should sell it themselves, thereby saving the commission they would otherwise pay to a broker. About 1/4 of home sellers do not use a Realtor® and about 72% of those are happy with the results they achieved. However, close to half of that 72% also stated that next time they would hire a real estate professional. Why? The time, paperwork, research, and hassles involved in getting their home sold on their own were not worth the amount of money they saved in commissions to a broker. Also, by the time they figured in the amount of fees paid to lawyers, inspectors and appraisers as well as marketing, advertising and other services, they may as well have paid the brokerage's fees, which may have included some of these charges up front. Some have discovered that the cost of recovering from a misstep or bad decision more than outweighed the amount they saved in real estate agent fees. If you still feel you'd like to try to sell on your own, you may want to give yourself a time limit-just as you would give a Realtor® in a listing agreement. After trying it on your own, if your home hasn't sold, reevaluate your situation and consider whether you need to pursue other options. You always have the option to consult with several qualified agents and determine whether their services are worth the price you would pay. In the vast majority of cases, they are.
Step 5: Choosing The Right Real Estate Agent! The best first step is to talk with close friends and relatives who have recently sold a home. Ask if they had a good experience, would they recommend the agent and if they had any reservations or things they wished the agent had done differently. Also, talk to professionals in related industries, including lenders, contractors or builders, accountants or lawyers. Ask what it is they recommend about the agents they refer and if they've used the agent's services themselves. Finally, look around your neighbourhood to see what agents seem to be listing and selling the most houses. Take a look at the ads, mailings, brochures, signs and other materials used to promote the houses they sell. Are they professional? Do they present an image of an organized, competent professional? Do they impress you as someone you would be interested in working with? Keep in mind that if you don't like the way they market themselves and other people's homes, you probably won't like the way they market yours either.
Step 6: Get To The Heart Of The Matter! Ask the agent what they will do to expedite the sale of your home. A good response is one that is a direct and comprehensive plan of action reflecting your goals and unique situation. Look for someone who doesn't rely on the same marketing tool every time. The key is to find an agent who will use all the tools available to your best advantage. Communication is key. Make sure your agent has an in-depth understanding of the entire process and is able to explain it to you clearly and let you know what things, if any, are particularly critical given your individual transaction. Ask your agent exactly what you can expect from them during the sale in terms of service and communication. A true professional will provide you with a checklist of exactly what they'll do for you as well as a systematic method of providing you with frequent updates. Only with proper up-to-date information can you make the decisions about your sale which will help you realize the most profit.
Step 7: Be Open To Your Realtor's® Suggestions For Staging Your Home! Chances are your real estate agent will make specific suggestions regarding cosmetic and/or major changes in your home's appearance to make it more attractive to buyers. This is called staging the home and any good Realtor® will go over this information with you. Remember not to take things personally-you may love bric-a-brac on every surface and may feel emotionally attached to the many antiques filling each room, but your agent may ask you to pack some of them away so that potential buyers can picture their own furnishings in the rooms. A competent professional agent will make these type of recommendations based on the experience they have gained through other transactions as well as an earnest desire to help you get the results you need. Click for a complete list on Interior Home Staging and Exterior Home Staging!
Step 8: Know What Upgrades Will Bring You The Best Return! Generally the best investments when preparing your home for sale are those upgrades or modifications that bring you highly visual improvements throughout a large area for a minimum cost, rather than those that concentrate a substantial investment into a small area. For example, replacing worn carpet throughout the house is in most cases more valuable than a customized closet in the master bedroom. Remember quality counts, up to a point. If the stove is broken or extremely worn replace it with a middle-of-the-line model from a well-known, quality appliance manufacturer rather than the best of the best. At the same time, making shoddy repairs or using cheap replacements to "get by" may save your initial investment, but won't get you anywhere in the perceived value of your home. Ask your real estate agent for a list of suppliers and contractors who may be able to help you with major repairs or services. Also, anticipate buyer's questions. If your home has the potential for major improvements or renovations, find out ahead of time what the feasibility and approximate costs some of the more obvious ones would entail. This helps buyers realize the long-term value and potential of your home. Once again your real estate agent may be able to put you in contact with contractors in and around Red Deer who could give you estimates.
Step 9: Know How To Tell A Good Offer From A Bad One! Take a proactive approach to looking at any offer that comes your way. Review each offer in the following order, Deposit: how much and who has it? Is it sufficient to indicate a serious offer? Price: How does the amount offered compare to your asking price and your private bottom line? Down Payment: Cash? If not, why? Terms: How do these terms affect your profits? Possession Date: How soon do you have to move out? Ask questions! There's no such thing as a stupid question, particularly when your home and your most important investment are at stake. Never reject an offer out of hand. Don't jump to conclusions if you hear that an offer is substantially lower than your asking price. The terms may make up for it. Even if you decide you can't accept a particular offer, it's almost always best to present a counteroffer. Some typical conditions are: The buyers will only purchase if and when they sell their present home. This can be good or bad for you. The buyers will only purchase if and when they get new financing. Assuming they are pre-qualified, this can still mean an excellent offer. The buyers will only purchase if and when Great-Aunt Ethel's inheritance comes through. Forget it! Your goal is to let as few of the buyer's condition clauses as possible into the agreement and to limit the ones you do allow by time and performance.
Step 10: Weigh Your Counteroffer Carefully! You have 3 choices when it comes to any offer presented to you: 1. Accept it as is. 2. Reject it. 3. Reject it and provide a counteroffer. You cannot accept it and then make changes!! Any time you reject a buyer's offer, they have the right to walk away from the deal completely. Therefore, if an offer is very close to what you want, you may be making a mistake to counteroffer. You risk losing what may be a sure deal. The most common areas in which you may wish to counteroffer are price, terms, possession date and conditions. Remember that any time you make a counteroffer-even in just one area-you reject the buyer's offer and they may decide to counteroffer by making changes in some other area as well.
Step 11: Consider How Flexible You Can Be With Terms and Possession Date! You may agree to their proposed terms, but change the length of the loan or the interest rate. You may be able to strike a deal that benefits them by giving them lower payments or a lower down, while making you better profits in the long run. Also, remember that timing isn't everything. If the buyer's plans conflict with yours, consider some alternatives: Change your plans. Move and rent until you can move into your new home. Stay and rent from the buyer. Pay the buyer a bonus to change their plans. Pay rent for the buyer until you can move out. Consider how much the inconvenience is worth to sell your home. Know when to draw the line though. If you've received an offer, made a counteroffer and haven't heard back from the buyers. Is the deal dead? Maybe not. You may want to consider another counteroffer. To avoid looking like you'll keep coming down if they just wait you out, go out of your way to make it very clear-through the agent, if possible-that you'll only do this once.
Step 12: Know What You're Accepting! Have your real estate agent, and perhaps your real estate lawyer, go over all the paperwork before you sign it, making sure that you understand and agree with every part. Avoid problems before they happen. Make sure your buyer has been approved for financing ahead of time. Otherwise delays in the loan approval process can extend your closing. Make sure all necessary inspections are completed by qualified inspectors. Examine your closing costs. Unexpected closing costs are one of the easiest ways to eat up the hard-won profit you thought you were making on your home sale. Congratulations! Now go out and spend it all in one place-your new home!
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Five new cars to buy in 2013
Here's a fun fact: The retail price of Lamborghini's first production vehicle, the 350 GT, cost $13,900 when it debuted in 1964. That's equivalent to roughly $103,000 today–much less than the $442,000 Aventador LP700-4 Roadster we saw debut in Los Angeles last month. Talk about refining the brand.
If you're not of the Lamborghini persuasion, there are plenty of other options for hot new things on the market in 2013. Here's a quick primer on five of them. And fret not, my dear penny-pinchers–they all cost much less than the Lambo.
More cars after the break
BMW M6 Gran Coupe
WHY IT'S HOT: A 4.4-liter turbo V8; 560 horsepower.
WHY IT'S NOT: Its two-tone look may not be for everyone. Not available in standard transmission.
UNNECESSARY BUT AWESOME: Golden brake calipers. Refined and ostentatious all at once; good inflation hedge.
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
WHY IT'S HOT: Sporty handling with sedan practicality.
WHY IT'S NOT: For now Mercedes has been tight-lipped about its performance specifications.
UNNECESSARY BUT AWESOME: Likely to be priced under $40,000, which would make it the $5 martini of luxury cars.
Audi S8
WHY IT'S HOT: A big, plush sedan. Tons of gadgets.
WHY IT'S NOT: Too many dials and buttons required to operate all that stuff.
UNNECESSARY BUT AWESOME: Audi's most powerful engine to date offers 520 horses and 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster
WHY IT'S HOT: Razorback haunches plus 700 ponies.
WHY IT'S NOT: Loud, hot, rides low. But it's a Lambo. Want something practical? Go buy a minivan.
UNNECESSARY BUT AWESOME: Did I mention 700 horsepower? Better start a speeding-ticket fund.
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
WHY IT'S HOT: It's the fastest Bentley ever.
WHY IT'S NOT: Tips the scales at 5,500 pounds–so in city driving you'll get maybe 12mpg.
UNNECESSARY BUT AWESOME: A full dozen cylinders under the hood; polished carbon fiber everywhere else.


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Reimagining the Form, Function and Place of the Factory
Simon Nilsson
This thesis reimagines the form, function and place of the factory. The factory of today typically is a flat, expandable and cheap 'shed', almost always placed in a monofunctional industrial zone. Manufacturing is dispersed and obscure, overlooked by a paradigm of mixed-use densification.
The reasons for this separation seems dubious in today's rapidly changing industrial landscape. New fabrication flows, disruptive technologies and a changing workforce looks supportive of revisiting the original factory condition: urban and compact, in close proximity to workers and resources.
Factory architecture has often been a blunt reflection of technological and societal conditions. How could a contemporary urban factory likewise reflect ongoing shifts. Another thesis question: there is a tradition of 'spectacle' in factory architecture, where industrial workings are manifested extrovertly. In this vein, what aspects of new vertical production processes could be utilised for visual effect?
On a corner in the developing Gullbergsvass area of Gothenburg, a high-rise (22x22x49m) factory is conceived. Tailored towards the high-tech sector on a 'hotel model' and ready to accommodate 'Industry 4.0', the facility utilises an automated storage and retrieval system for handling the vertical flow problem.
Promoting exposure of automated equipment, constant activity is provided to the factory's surroundings. Employing this proposal as critical device, the potential of industrial presence to contribute to a cityscape is explored and further debate hopefully provoked.
Who influences you graphically?
Maybe my fondness for intensely detailed drawings has to do with childhood memories of Martin Handford's work. For the urban context of this project, David Rumsey's axonometric drawings of Manhattan comes to mind, as does so much work from talented people on platforms such as this. Like many others, I've also always found the evocative linework of Atelier Bow-Wow inspirational. However I didn't want to use perspective for this project, but instead go for a more technical while yet slightly naïve look, perhaps relating to drawings such as that classic CCTV cutaway by OMA. I wanted the drawings to be distinctly flat, while exploring light and materiality through renders.
You explore your proposal through all means of representation, do you trust that only in this manner is it totally possible to explore and convey a proposal?
I think that renders can be important because of their inclusive nature – they are easily read by anyone. Models are very similar in this respect but are often quite abstract. And while not a crucial aspect of this project, materiality can only really be explored through large-scale models and careful visualisation. But I think very much can be said through a more restrained repertoire of representation, however it probably won't be as accessible. If I speculatively had to chose a single medium for a project such as this, it would have to be a large-scale model.
How could the format of the proposal as a contemporary factory manual have helped in communicating and exploring the proposal further?
Well, I considered formatting key themes into bullet points supported by a range of applied scenarios, which could have directed the discussion more towards a general discussion on future factories. This would certainly have been interesting. In the end though, I chose to make a single, more focused proposal for a specific building, combining factory typologies such as the automated lights-out shed and workshop tower in one facility.
How relevant is the night view of the factory?
This particular snapshot elaborates on how automated processes might provide a constant sense of activity to a sidewalk or streetscape. I imagine this elderly couple taking an early morning walk and seeing these 'dancing' robots on the cusp of the first floor slab. Drawn closer, they are mezmerised by contemporary state-of-the-art manufacturing, made publicly visible through the Corner Factory.
You use terms as factory, hotel and industry, how pertinent are terms like these in a society where everything seems to blur in-between professions and spaces?
As the decentralization of manufacturing increases, this facility is meant to represent a node in a network rather than a self-sufficient production unit. As in an office hotel, manufacturers can rent space and locally provided production capital. Outside industry can meet excess demand by sending in their print orders for to the Corner Factory, where the in-house print shop serves all comers. At the top floor, the public workshop or maker space enables consumers to themselves become manufacturers, turning ideas into objects. It is a building meant to encourage this blurring through shared functions and industrial symbiosis.
Simon graduated in Architecture & Urban Design from Chalmers University of Technology in 2016. He has also studied at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne and worked at Fredblad Arkitekter. He is currently based in Stockholm, working at Tham & Videgård Arkitekter.


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Our new to us Pop Up is in decent shape. And, it has be loved quite a bit. It is 16 years old. So, wear and tear is a part of it. You Tube and Google searches have quickly become my best friend.
When we bought our camper, we looked at it in the rain. No leaks. Sure patches were in place. But, no leaks. However, just after we finished all of our work, we had a leak. The silicone patch along the center seam was allowing water inside and we were under the gun to make these repairs quickly. We didn't want to loose everything we had done, and we had trips already scheduled.
Quickly, I found lots of articles and advice about how to repair seams and work. There is a whole Eternabond camp and a replace the original seams with replacement parts camp. We have joined camp one. Not because we are lazy and didn't want to repair with factory/replacement parts. But, with our skill set and available equipment and time, this method worked for us.
First, my husband removed the existing center seam that fit down the middle. This requires some time because there is a lot of putty underneath, screws, patching silicone and the seam itself.
|The original middle seam had been patched and had served its purpose. In places it was cracking, brittle and completely loose.
Once the seam was removed, he laid a mark down the center using Stanley 47-442 Chalk Reel with Blue Chalk marking 2 inches to each side of the center seam. This chalk line will help to give a space to work within to finish cleaning any existing goo and to lay down the aluminum sealing tape. Eternabond is one brand. Also if you are having trouble getting up the putty and remaining silicon (if you have this) Goo Gone Pro-Power is perfect to help with this.Acetone . Again, the goal is a clean seal and finish!
We used a 3M Paint and Rust Stripper Brush to work within that 4 inch chalk line to remove any existing paint and any goo down the center. This will create a nice surface to lay the aluminum tape down the middle.
Next, it is time to clean the surface thoroughly along the edges and down the middle with
|The Goo Gone and a scaper was used to remove any remaining putty or silicone. We wanted to make sure that we had a good adhesion with the new tape.
We used a 3M Paint and Rust Stripper Brush to work within that 4 inch chalk line to remove any existing paint and any goo down the center. This will create a nice surface to lay the aluminum tape down the middle.
|The wire brush attachment on the drill gave a nice clean surface to work with.
Next, it is time to clean the surface thoroughly along the edges and down the middle with
Now, replace the existing screws with stainless steel screws all the way down the center seam where the previous ones were. It is important in this step to replace with shorter screws since the center strip is not going back down. And, we also used Gorilla 100% Silicone Sealant, 2.8 oz., Clear on the tips of the screws to create a water tight seal.
|New screws to hold everything down and put in with sealant to give a good airtight and water proof seal.
Working within that 4 inch strip from the chalk line, lay down the WHITE Eternabond Mobile Home RV Rubber Roof Repair or you can use traditional Eternabond aluminum tape. We used aluminum. Because, we were planning to paint over the entire job. One complaint that I read over and over is that Eternabond looks tacky on the roof. However, painting allowed us to conceal the aluminum tape strip. Overall, it didn't matter. And one camper stated that he was going for a sealed roof and not looks. Agreed. And, I am camping not making the cover and pretty camper magazine. I can deal with a taped seam, not a leaking roof. Plus, I like the interior of our camper just fine. That was a big part of the project for me, not the exterior.
|The aluminum roofing tape was easy to put down. It is important to work in small sections and smoothing with plenty of pressure all the way down to ensure a good seal and to activate the adhesive.
Finally, we just had a make a decision. We could have hemmed and hawed forever over the correct way to get this done. But, no matter what it was going to be a lot of work and a gamble on what would work. There was also no guarantee that this would work.
One camper suggested that I may have leaks around the AC that had nothing to do with the center seam! There were lots of ways to do this. We decided this and stuck with it!
After the tape, we used a white roof paint on the top. There are lots of brands out there. But, selecting a paint specifically for roofs will yield the best results and can possibly help with cooling in the summer. Dicor RPMRC1 Elastomeric Metal RV Roof Coating is one brand that is well known. Kool Seal is another. Go with white. Don't put black on there. That would be terribly hot.
|The roofing paint covers the aluminum tape nicely. Once two coats were applied and dried, the tape disappeared and looks really nice!
As a final step, I sealed any other edges and around other places with Dicor 501LSW-1 Lap Sealant. I read somewhere that it is good to check seals and caulking around any camper every year. It is just part of maintenance. So, here we go with year one for us. I plan on keeping a bit of the aluminum tape and the sealant in our camper for repairs on the road just in case.
That is it. We are happy with the initial results. The original seam had served it purpose. And one reason for taking it off entirely was that in order to lay down the Eternabond, we needed a flatter surface to work with. If we had tried to lay this over the existing seam, it would have worked but been really difficult to work with. This seemed like the best way to go.
Did it hold? Yes. We had a torrential flood the week after we did this repair. Dry as a bone inside. We are both convinced that removing all of the existing strip, glue, putty and silicone allowed for a good clean bond of the aluminum tape. The roof paint was a bonus. And it really doesn't look too bad!
|Finally done!
I'll update at the end of the spring/summer camping season as to how it had held up. We bought this camper on the cheap with the idea that we wanted to get into family camping with a fixer upper before spending at ton of cash on something new. Maybe we will upgrade one day. For now, we love our little Peggy Sue. And, we can't wait to start traveling together as a family. A lot of work has gone into getting here.
So, here's to good times ahead and celebrating all of our hard work on the road. I'm sure veteran campers will have ideas as to how we could have done this better. Feel free to comment and share your ideas with us. I'd love to hear all about it. Have a great week and happy camping season! We are about to embark on our first journey. And, I can't wait to share it with you!


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...According to WSB (WSB Radio), the women said they were holding signs at the protest last Saturday when a man allegedly pulled up beside them. The women told WSB the man pointed a gun at one and splashed another with an unknown liquid.
'I felt it on my foot... it burned, so I thought it was a household chemical,' said protester Marge Moore.
Moments earlier, she said, a couple stopped and threatened to kill them....Continue reading
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord." Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)


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Son's accident keeps Wilson in B.C.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Jockey David Wilson is off to a good start at the meet. He won a couple of races last weekend, including a well-timed ride aboard Stephanson, who upset Ookashada in the colts and geldings division of the CTHS Sales Stakes last Sunday.
Wilson has an excellent chance of winning another stakes race Sunday. He rides Monashee in the Brighouse Belles where she figures to be a heavy favorite.
Wilson wasn't planning on being at Hastings this year. Although he's been among the top riders at Hastings since he set a record for wins by an apprentice in 1994, Wilson had made plans to ride at Woodbine and secured the services of Justin Stein's agent, Trapper Barroby.
The move to Ontario and a lot of other things for Wilson and his family changed dramatically when he was driving to work early one morning in March.
Wilson was on his way to Canmor Farms to exercise horses when he saw his son's car sitting upside down in a ditch. He found his son, Jeremy, lying seriously injured outside of the car.
"Jeremy had fallen asleep and then slid off the side of the road into a ditch," Wilson said. "When the ditch came to an end where it met a driveway, the impact threw Jeremy out of the car. I assume he landed on his head."
Jeremy, 20, is considered a quadriplegic, but according to Wilson, he has the use of his arms and hands.
"He can still use his arms to get in and out of his wheelchair and cars, so he can lead a relatively normal life," Wilson said. "The doctors told him that he will have to rely on his mind and hands now. They also told him he was pretty lucky because a lot of people that get the same kind of injury don't have use of their hands."
Wilson has been the leading rider at Hastings four times, but with a 20 percent reduction in purses and also 10 less racing days this year, he was hoping to catch on at Woodbine where they run for some of the biggest purses in North America.
"I was all set to go before this happened," Wilson said. "The main thing right now is to get Jeremy settled. His attitude is good and that's a big plus. Hopefully, it stays good. The doctors told us he would be up and down. The main thing is that he keeps working at it."
Jeremy worked at the track as a groom and as an assistant on the starting gate. After he's finished with rehabilitation therapy, he'll make a decision on a career change.
"He'll be in G F Strong Rehab Centre for another four to six months," Wilson said. "After that he'll be analyzed to see what he wants and is able to do."
Wilson wanted to thank the people at the racetrack who have been so supportive of him and his family.
"One of the things they did was pitch in and get Jeremy a laptop computer," he said. "It's been very helpful. It's given him something to do while he's in hospital."
Jeremy was at the races for opening day and appeared to be in good spirits.
"He enjoyed being at the track where everyone knows him," Wilson said. "It was good to get him out of the hospital. He was pretty tired for the next couple of days, though."
Monashee recovers from illness
Monashee figures to be a heavy favorite in the Brighouse Belles on Sunday. Her trainer, Tracy McCarthy, is just happy to get her back to the races.
After winning the City of Edmonton Distaff at Northlands Park last August, Monashee came down with some sort of illness that developed into plural pneumonia.
"Considering what she went through and that we had a question mark about what sort of damage was done to the lungs, we see no difference," McCarthy said. "We'll just go from there. She worked three-quarters, hasn't turned a hair, and comes back squealing."
That's bad news for the connections of horses that will be facing Monashee at Hastings this year. Before she was turned out, Monashee dominated the older filly and mare division. She carried 125 pounds when she won the British Columbia Cup Distaff and also in her 5 1/4-length romp in the City of Edmonton Distaff. She gets a break under the allowance conditions of the Brighouse Belles and will shoulder 122 pounds.
"She seems like she's back to her old self," McCarthy said. "We'll just see how it goes Sunday and go from there."
Longstaff sends four in one race
Trainer Tom Longstaff trains four of the seven 2-year-olds entered in the second race at Hastings on Sunday. None will be coupled, including Heart to Spare and Spirit of the Game, who are both owned by Double Down Stable. That wouldn't have been the case last year, but a rule change over the winter allows them to run as separate wagering interests.
The new rule states that when there are less than seven separate betting interests in a maiden special weight, allowance, stakes, or handicap race, those horsed may run uncoupled but only if there are no more than two entered to race.


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"3 – 2 – 1…"
I'm told that I have become my mother.
I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but I think it might be true.
I blame the kids.
When in doubt, always blame the kids.
Really, I've had no choice. After all, someone needs to warn the kids that the fun and games will end promptly when an eye is lost… Or that the car will be pulled over without hesitation. And, let's not forget the drama that is counting backwards from three.
All joking aside, in a lot of ways, it's true. For me, it's particularly true in the kitchen. More and more, I'm drawn to the dishes and recipes of my childhood. I find myself going back to the basics and relying on things that need no recipe.
I grew up in Central Pennsylvania, right in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. To me, chicken pot pie is made with fresh egg noodles, and I wouldn't dare bake it with a pie crust on top. I love dark molasses, particularly in shoofly pie. I grew up on homemade bread and freshly made chicken corn soup.
And now, looking back, I'm finding comfort and wisdom in those recipes.
When things get crazy around the house (every. single. day.), I can't wrap my head around trying a new recipe or searching out new ingredients. My brain has already reached its capacity by 10:00am on most days. While I may have had the greatest intentions when planning a new Thai cauliflower curry for dinner, chances are it isn't going to happen come dinner time (even if I have two packets of curry paste hanging out in my pantry… for weeks).
Instead, I'm more likely to roast a chicken… Or two. Definitely two. After all, it's no more work to roast two. Then, I have plenty of chicken for dinner, for leftovers, for a casserole (or chicken pot pie), and for the freezer. Who's got the time to be roasting a chicken every other day? Not me.
And, then there's stock.
Bone broth is all the rage these days, but I prefer to think of it as stock. (I suppose there's a bit of a difference, but I'd rather not argue semantics.) I've been making stock for years. Mom mom made stock. My grandmother made stock. And, while I don't have the proof, I'm going to bet that a few more generations of mothers and grandmothers also made stock. It's what you do.
Here's the best part about making stock… It's basically the same as cooking up a pot of money. It may not grow on trees, but you can make it in your kitchen. A carton of "stock" at the store (and, yes, I insist on the quotes … the carton stuff at the store doesn't compare to what you can make at home) can cost you a couple dollars for a measly quart. But, you can make it with stuff that you would likely throw away at home. Simply save the odds and ends of aromatics as you cook. I save scrubbed ends of carrots, chunks of onion, and the leafy tops of celery that won't likely get eaten otherwise. Add in the leftover bones from a roasted chicken (or two… always two). I like to throw in a few cloves of garlic, some peppercorns, salt, and dried thyme. Then, add water, simmer on the stove, and stir.
Simple. Cheap. No recipe needed.
(Although, I did include some quick directions and a quasi-recipe below.)
Roasted Chicken Stock Without a Recipe
Makes approximately 6 cups
I think you'll find that if you have stock on hand, you'll use it. Substitute it in any savory recipe that calls for chicken broth. Use it to cook rice. Add it to casseroles. Make soup.
Heck, you can even cook it for forever, call it bone broth, and drink it… If you're into that sort of thing.
- I'd rather eat chicken corn soup.
- Bones and bits of leftover meat from 2 roasted chickens
- 1 – 2 onions, cut into chunks
- Handful of celery leaves, roughly chopped
- Handful of scrubbed carrot tops/ends/pieces
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon whole peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Approximately 6 cups water
Combine the chicken meat and bones, aromatics, and seasoning in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven (better yet, a stock pot). Add enough water to just barely cover the top (approx. 6 cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, skimming the top and stirring occasionally.
Strain out the solids and store stock in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 year (I generally try to use mine within 6 months).


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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc's virtual reality unit Oculus has cut $200 from the all-in price of its flagship hardware set, in a bid to expand the system's base of video game players, the company said on Wednesday.
The virtual reality headset Rift and the motion controllers Touch will together retail for $598, Jason Rubin, Oculus' vice president of content, said in a statement.
Facebook paid $2 billion for Oculus in 2014, believing it to be the next major computing platform. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has said that Oculus would spend $500 million to fund virtual reality content development.
Making Oculus and its competitors affordable, though, has been a challenge. Gaming systems that do not have virtual reality still sell for much less.
Oculus believes the lower entry price will attract consumers to virtual reality for personal computers at a faster pace, Rubin said. "This price drop was as inevitable as it is beneficial. This is how the technology business works," he said.
A larger user base would lead to easier player matching, better communities and the ability to invest more in gaming titles, he said, calling those results "a virtuous cycle."
Rift used to retail for $599, while Touch sold for $199.
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How do I export a Quickbooks file to a specific Excel worksheet?
I am using Quickbooks Pro 2007 on a single-user desktop. I have had success exporting a file into Excel if I let it create a new worksheet. However, if I specify a worksheet, it gives me a "Server busy" error with "switch to" and "retry" options.
Amanda replies:
I'm not sure why it will not allow you to specify a file. Select 'export' then choose 'existing excel workbook'. Browse to your excel file and press 'open'. Then select an existing sheet or new sheet in the workbook. You may want to also click on the bottom choice that explains worksheet linking-it may help. This should work very easily. If it's not working, the only thing I can suggest is to create a new excel workbook and copy the worksheet over into your existing excel file. It may be a compatibility issue…..which is not my expertise.
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Beginning July 1, 2017, all Department of Workers' Claims (DWC) submissions must be made in electronic format via the DWC's Litigation Managment System (LMS). However, due to the ongoing development of the capacity of the LMS to receive and process settlement agreements in electronic format, the DWC will continue, until further notice, to accept Form 110 Settlement Agreements in paper format subsequent to July 1, 2017.
The Workers' Compensation Nominating Committee has recommended three nominees for the Administrative Law judge position, term expiring December 31, 2017, in the Department of Workers' Claims.
Nominees are: Anthony Gray, a defense attorney with Quintairos Prieto Wood Boyer of Lexington, KY; W. Greg Harvey, a Bowling Green, KY defense attorney with Kerrick Bachert; and Gregory Schabell, a Covington, KY plaintiff's attorney with Berger and Cox. This is Schabell's 4th nomination for the position.
The Kentucky DWC announces that effective June 30, 2017, the Louisville DWC hearing site at 410 W. Chestnut Street will permanently close. Beginning July 1, 2017 all Louisville dockets will be temporarily relocated and conducted at the Frankfort hearing site, 1025 Capital Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims (DWC) Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Robert L. Swisher has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner of the DWC beginning April 1, 2017. Swisher has been an ALJ since 2010 and has been Chief ALJ since 2014.
William P. Emrick, without explanation, has been replaced as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Workers' Claims (DWC) by Michael J. Nemes, who is Deputy Secretary of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. No explanation or official statement from the DWC has been issued.
The DWC has announced that per 803 KAR 25:010 Section 3(1)(b), effective July 1, 2017, it will no longer accept paper filings. All filings will need to be submitted via Litigation Management System LMS.
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The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd has "temporarily blocked Gov. Matt Bevin's executive order abolishing the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Nominating Commission and then re-creating it with new members." Shepherd said the temporary injunction will remain in effect until he issues a final judgment. An expedited hearing will take place on June 13, 2016.
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A variety of petitioners have filed suit against Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin alleging that he abused his executive power by dissolving the Workers' Compensation Nominating Commission (WCNC) — even though none of its members' tenures were up — and reconstituting it with his own appointments.
The WCNC is charged with recommending workers' compensation administrative law judge (ALJ) appointments to the governor. The dissolved WCNC was composed of appointees of the Beshear administration.
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