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A look back at 1986 can offer clues to what`s in store for 1987.
Here are a few trends that may flower in the coming year.
--African folk and pop music performed by African artists will become more popular here. African music was hyped in the United States a few years ago, but didn`t catch on. With the platinum success of Peter Gabriel`s So and Paul Simon`s Graceland -- which brim with African chanting, percussion and rhythm -- record labels may take a chance on signing more African acts. And radio programmers even may play the music.
--Urban rap music, however, will get old fast.
--There will be a glut of ``classic rock`` stations because so many switched to the format to lure yuppies and baby boomers and their fat wallets. Stations looking for a competitive niche will discover that people under 25 also spend money, and will accent new music programs.
--At the same time more teen-agers will continue to discover great music such as Stand by Me and Twist and Shout from the `50s and `60s and return it to the charts.
--The acoustic guitar-wielding pop and folk-rock balladeer will become more popular. While James and Livingston Taylor and John Prine will keep their audiences, the likes of Peter Case and Billy Bragg will appeal to younger audiences.
There will be some backlash. In fact, it`s already begun.
--Album buyers will cry ``foul`` in greater numbers as record companies phase out their beloved LPs in favor of CDs. Many record buyers already believe the CDs` enhanced sound quality (if recorded digitally) is not worth the higher price, the lost album cover artwork and lyrics. Some consumers already believe that CDs are the record industry`s way of charging nearly double for the same product.
--Not only will album buyers become outraged at the loss of catalog, but also at album price increases, which seems to be happening slowly and quietly. Album buyers will wonder if this isn`t just a ploy to force them into switching to CDs.


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Should the internet be destroyed?
There are literally bjillions of gigabytes of absolute crap on the Internet — this site included. But just in case something wasn't covered, American Chronicle decided that it had to make this contribution. Apparently, chronic nose-picking is now officially an addiction.
On behalf of the human race, I would like to apologize to the rest of the Universe for this particular bit of teh intarweb.
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The 900 Club
I never realized that extreme obesity was as relatively common as it turns out to be. Some of the biggest names in fat are documented here, it makes for some interesting reading.
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Who woulda thunk it?
In yet another groundbreaking and no-doubt expensive study:
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (UPI) — Researchers at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University say most men are always thinking of sex.
A study released Tuesday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists found 54 percent of men and 19 percent of women admit they think about sex every day — or several times a day — in a society where they are bombarded with subconscious erotic images.
For a cup of Starbucks, I could have saved them thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours.
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Here come the depleted uranium Legos…
In a shockingly brilliant new study, "scientists" have determined that having children exercise more, perhaps by adding weight to their playthings, might cut down on the epidemic of bloated, corpulent toddlers:
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Adding weights to children's toys may help them improve their fitness during playtime, the results of a small study suggest.
I believe adding the title "Dr. Obvious" to this clown's resume is also in order.
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Well Duh…
Angst ridden teenagers who are fascinated with death are more likely to harm themselves. Wow, who would have imagined that?
"Although only fairly small numbers of young people identify themselves as belonging to the Goth subculture, rates of self-harm and attempted suicide are very high among this group," said Robert Young, lead researcher of the Glasgow University study.
I wonder where I can get a grant to find out if alcoholics are more likely to get drunk?
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Authorities arrest 16-year-old suspect who they say kidnapped seven-month-old baby
A 16-year-old boy has been accused of stealing a woman's car with a 7-month-old baby and later abandoning the baby in freezing weather has been taken into custody, Harris County Precinct 4 announced at a news conference Thursday morning.
The 16-year-old has been charged with theft of a vehicle and child endangerment, according to authorities.
Deputies arrested the teen at Nimitz High School, where he was a student, on Wednesday just after 4 p.m., said Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. He's no longer a student there, Herman said.
"In 32 years, you think you've seen it all in this business, but when you have someone who would take a kid and just set her in an alleyway, it's just mind-boggling to us," Herman said. "You think you've seen it all but you haven't."
Herman said his office received tips from people who had heard the 16-year-old "bragging" about the incident, and were able to find out where he went to school and arrest him there.
The incident unfolded on Jan. 1 at a Shell gas station in the 21500 block of Aldine Westfield Drive, in Humble, after a mother went inside the store and left her baby, Allison King, in the car.
According to police, the mother left the car running.
While the mother was gone, a male now believed to be the 16-year-old suspect went into the unlocked 2007 black Nissan Sentra and drove off with the baby in tow.
After deputies launched a search around the area. Herman said more than 120 patrol vehicles from partnering agencies were called help. They were able to find the baby six miles away in an alleyway near the Aldine Westfield and Beltway 8 intersection, Herman said.
Herman said the search lasted for two hours, involving helicopters from the Texas Department of Public Safety, units from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and local school districts.
Finally, he said, around 9:30 p.m., a deputy pulled into an alleyway near an apartment complex called Greenbriar Colony, and happened to find the baby barely noticeable in the bushes.
Herman noted the temperature that night in the Houston area was in the twenties and if they had not found the baby, he believes she would have died.
"It was the coldest day of the year," he said. "The good lord upstairs was looking out for this kid."
The suspect, whose identity was withheld due to his age, was interviewed by police but he would not cooperate or say anything, Herman said. His parents were also not cooperating, Herman said, but he would not go into more detail about why.
Herman said prosecutors will make a decision about whether to try him as an adult.
"I hope they certify him as an adult," Herman said. "I think this kid needs help and this may be the way to get it."
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Arafat's widow to lodge complaint over poison claim
The widow of Yasser Arafat is to launch legal action in France over claims that the veteran Palestinian leader died of radioactive polonium poisoning, her lawyer said in remarks published Sunday.
"Mrs Arafat has decided to lodge a legal complaint within the month," the Geneva-based lawyer Marc Bonnant told Le Matin Dimanche newspaper.
He said the legal proceedings would be taken in France where Arafat died at a military hospital in 2004.
He said Suha Arafat, who has said she backs exhuming her late husband's remains, would press charges "against persons unknown for poisoning."
The Institute for Radiation Physics in Switzerland, which analysed biological samples taken from Arafat's personal effects, found "an abnormal quantity" of the lethal radioactive substance polonium, the Al-Jazeera news channel reported in a documentary this month.
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Arafat's widow have reportedly already given their consent for samples to be taken from his remains, which are buried in a mausoleum in the West Bank town of Ramallah.
Arafat's nephew Nasser al-Qidwa on Thursday accused Israel of poisoning the veteran leader and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
Polonium is a highly toxic substance which is rarely found outside military and scientific circles, and was used to kill former Russian spy turned Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko, who died in 2006 shortly after drinking tea laced with the poison.


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Produce galore - St Catherine farmers experiencing an oversupply of crops; prices fall
Ruddy Mathison, Gleaner Writer
SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine:
CONSUMERS OF agricultural produce in St Catherine will have an abundance of food items to choose from this festive season and beyond, diminishing earlier fears that basic agricultural food items would be scarce for the holidays because of the sustained dry spell that hit farmers earlier this year.
Many St Catherine farmers, especially those in the Above Rocks, Ewarton, Guy's Hill, Bog Walk and other farming communities were among the hundreds of farmers who complained of losing crops because of the drought.
Now that the rains have started, the farmers say they are seeing a turnaround in yield, some even complained that too much water is affecting crops like string beans, cabbage, carrots and other underground tubers.
However, farmers have assured that there will be no shortage of agricultural food supply for the Christmas and the New Year because they are experiencing bumper crops of yams, vegetables, sorrel and other crops; an oversupply that has caused prices to fall drastically in all St Catherine markets.
Lascelles White, a peasant farmer who supplies the Ewarton, Linstead, Spanish Town and Coronation markets, told The Gleaner that he is seeing an increase in all the crops he planted.
"No food will be short this Christmas; we getting so much water. It is not good for my string beans cabbage and carrots, but mi give thanks say we get the rain because mi have nuff food," White stated.
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Easton Williams, who has his farm at the border between St Catherine and St Ann, sells at the Linstead market. He supported the argument that the increased yield he is experiencing has forced him to reduce prices on tomatoes, cabbage, sweet pepper, and other vegetables and fruits.
"I am selling tomato for $50 a pound and cabbage for $30 because too much inna the market," he pointed out.
Meanwhile, checks at the Portmore, Spanish Town, Ewarton, Linstead and Bog Walk markets have revealed that prices on most vegetables have been reduced by as much as half the original price.
Dorothy Bent, a shopper at the Spanish Town market, told The Gleaner that she is happy with the abundance of agricultural produce.
"I can buy my food for Christmas and don't have to worry about shortages," she said gleefully.


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If you too have a unique business idea in mind for which you are seeking a VC, here are the basic facts you should about the Singapore venture capital industry. Knowing these will help you understand the structure and current scenario of the sector which will aid in your capital raising campaign.
Facts About VC Financing In Singapore
- Though in its nascent stage, the venture capital industry in Singapore already has more than 100 investors.
- The government of the city-state offers full support to drive in foreign venture capital to boost its startup ecosystem.
- The investments last between 2 to 6 years after which the VCs expect an ROI of at least 25 to 30 percent for each year of investment.
- The investors fund upto 4 to 5 times the net earnings of a company.
- Apart from offering capital, VCs in Singapore also offer valuable guidance. They also leverage their contacts in the industry to help you build strong business strategies.
- Venture capitals firms, typically, look for growth stage or later stage startups as the risk associated gets reduced comparatively. However, there are many firms that even make seed-stage investments provided they find a unique idea with a scalable model.
- VCs look for a unique and innovative business idea, a great manage team, a scalable model, a strong value proposition and a proper understanding of finance.
- From independent limited partnerships firms to corporate backed VC firms, various types of VC companies are currently active in Singapore.
- The government's initiative to attract venture capital includes various tax incentive programmers and other favorable policies. Over the years, this has encouraged many HNIs, rich corporations and government bodies to start VC financing in Singapore.
- The firms differ from each other in their choice of sectors and investment stage. Technology is, undoubtedly, the most sought after industry due to rapid rate of innovation and the resultant demand.
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Filed under: Austin, Review | Tags: Brian Fee, Jason Middlebrook, Lora Reynolds Gallery
Painting on wood panels is old-school, the most popular way of supporting media until canvas took over in the 16th century. Jason Middlebrook isn't trying to reinvent the wheel by painting directly onto internally cut trunks from the local mill. But in relocating from Williamsburg to Columbia County in upstate New York seven years ago, the artist began infusing his nature-minded oeuvre with the natural landscape. The Line That Divides Us, Middlebrook's debut solo exhibition at Lora Reynolds Gallery in Austin, is a distillation of his most recent work: subtle compositions on their own sublime hardwood slabs. — Brian Fee, Austin contributor
Jason Middlebrook | Black Betty, 2013, Spray paint on cherry, 105 x 18 x 1 1/4 inches. Courtesy the artist and Lora Reynolds Gallery, Austin. Continue reading
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Take two fortyish male English artists sporting intricate, process-driven drawing prowess: one a bespectacled, intellectual northerner (Richard Forster), the other a bearded, loquacious southerner (Ewan Gibbs). Put them in a room together. Wait two years. What do you get? An intense discourse on drawing and its ability to convey emotion as acutely as a photograph. — Brian Fee, Austin contributor
Left: Richard Forster | Fashion Girl Woodland Shoot, 2012, Graphite and acrylic medium on bristol board, 12 1/6 x 8 1/8 inches. Courtesy the artist and Lora Reynolds Gallery, Austin.
Right: Ewan Gibbs | Arlington, 2012, Graphite on paper, 17 7/8 x 12 inches. Courtesy the artist and Lora Reynolds Gallery, Austin.
Filed under: Review | Tags: Brian Fee, Carl Hammoud, Lora Reynolds Gallery
Carl Hammoud's message is an open book. This may be unhelpful on the surface, as that book is comprised of blank pages — just as a series of labeled jars (for volatile chemicals? Scented oils? Are they filled at all?) appear without elucidating text. Yet therein lies the message: an image's power to represent reservoirs of information while simultaneously being that reservoir of information. His debut U.S. solo exhibition, A Zone of Reduced Complexity at Lora Reynolds Gallery in Austin, bears much to consider. — Brian Fee, Austin contributor
Carl Hammoud | Collection, 2012, Oil on linen, 27 3/16 x 31 3/16 inches. Courtesy the artist and Lora Reynolds Gallery.
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Scraps and discarded wood become remarkable, contemplative creations in Cordy Ryman's hands. His style bears some influence of dad Robert—connoisseur of white tones and alchemist with mounting implements—but Cordy is more likely to coat his second- or thirdhand lumber with dazzlingly colorful paint. Or he'll leave the wood bare to highlight its recycled history. Viewing Ryman's work, his relief-like paintings and painterly sculptures, in his second solo exhibition at Lora Reynolds Gallery is best done up close and personal. — Brian Fee, Austin contributor
Cordy Ryman | Green Book, 2012, Acrylic and enamel on wood, 24 x 20 x 6.5 inches. Courtesy the artist and Lora Reynolds Gallery.
Filed under: Austin, Heart to Art | Tags: Benjamin Butler, Bradney Evans, Brian Fee, Ewan Gibbs, Francesca Gabbiani, Heart to Art, Karen Breneman, KEHINDE WILEY, Lora Reynolds, Lora Reynolds Gallery
Imagine my thrill as a seasoned New York art-goer thrust back into the unfamiliar Texas Hill Country this summer (I graduated from University of Texas at Austin but hadn't visited the city but once since then), going totally off a strong recommendation from Big Apple friends to visit Lora Reynolds Gallery. Imagine that joy when stumbling into a clean, well-lit white-box, with its raw concrete floor and huge windows, which just happened to be showing former Armory Show artist Susan Collis (So it goes, May 14-July 16, 2011). Since then (and looking back at gallery archives proves it), Lora Reynolds' eponymous space has consistently staged solo, duo and group exhibitions of local and international artists that challenge minds and emphasize the fortitude of a Texas-based gallery on the larger art world. – Brian Fee, Austin Contributor...Check back on December 28th for Part Two of Brian's Heart to Art interview with Lora Reynolds!


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The past months have witnessed a rebirth of American patriotism. Many of us had been taking the United States almost for granted. It had been to us something like a club in which we were members by right of birth — a club in which we paid our dues as a matter of course, on behalf of which we accepted our casual slight responsibilities more or less grudgingly, and to which we paid comparatively little attention: the purpose of the club was something so vague to us that in the pressure of our other interests and occupa-tions we lost sight of it entirely. But now, suddenly, the fact has come home to us that we are greatly responsible to our nation, and that this responsibility cannot be evaded.
Our sentimental affection for the flag takes new hold of us. Everywhere up and down the streets we see it shaking in the wind; since February 3 "every day has looked like Wash-ington's Birthday." We hear our national anthem played after performances at the thea-tre, as the English have always been wont to play "God Save the King" — but with the fervor of novelty. We feel a tingle down our spines when "America" is sung in church and at concerts. Perhaps we hitherto have held nationalism to be something artificial, the by-product of monarchical and imperial ambition; a useful but dangerous force des-tined to give inevitable precedence to a saner internationalism. Yet in the face of war clearly the first great need is for union and loyalty. And it is not strange that each of us asks himself what this loyalty should be, how it should be manifested, and exactly what it is to which he must be loyal. Americans must stand together — that is clear; but where? They must work together; but for what? Now more than ever, if we are to fulfil our national promise, we ought to take stock of ourselves as a nation and inquire what America means to us and in what direction our loyalty should lead us.
What, then, is the American tradition? Our national shortcomings have been advertised only too loudly since the beginning of the European war. We know only too well that our democratic philosophy has had a way of proceeding sentimentally from the hypothesis that one man is as good as the next — "and probably better" — to the lazy conclusion that vulgarity and incompetence are normal, that special intellectual equipment may be discounted, that second-rate work is as good as first-rate work. America lavishes as much praise on the man who "gets away with it" as on the man who knows his subject. Americans have too often sacrificed the finer things of life to their fetich of getting along. We have been a self-willed, thick-skinned, provincial people; our ears have been too full of the noise of our self-praise to hear the advice of others; our eyes have been too fixed upon the present to look back at the lessons of history and the accumulated wisdom of the past. We must admit that we are undisciplined, careless of law, too ready to disre-spect authority and upset orders. In great measure our democracy has been ineffectual, and our blind optimism has allowed us to surrender too easily to the irresponsible com-mercialism which has grown up around it.


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this means that supporting eco terrorism would bring about awareness to the environmental issues that big companies that are constantly releasing CO2 into the atmosphere would be bringing to the future such as extreme global warming and more damage to the ozone layer and in the worst case scenario bioaccumulation from the chemicals leaked into the rivers by companies which is very dangerous to us and a disaster to habitats.
A2: There are far more efficient and less intrusive ways to raise awareness of environmental issues, such as fund-raisers and public presentations. Eco-terrorism is actually counter-productive because it causes the public to associate environmental protection with the unethical actions of eco-terrorists. Cost/benefit analysis reveals that eco-terrorism is detrimental to its own cause.
I'm not sure what exactly the resolution is, but I've shown that eco-terrorism is an all-around stupid idea, so I presume that it has been negated.
Also, if we compare with the authorities that often use brutal means to put down peaceful protest such as fire hoses and pepper spray, the treatment of Eco terrorists is often worse. unlike terrorism, the crime committed does not aim to create a climate of fear amongst the people it only seeks to influence the people revealing and educating the public as to the many atrocities committed against the earth.
It doesn't *matter* if it is a effective way of spreading environmental messages; it is still illegal and immoral. For such crimes to be permitted, there would have to be an *enormous* benefit coming off of them, and that simply does not exist with eco-terrorism. Pro has not been able to show a single instance in which eco-terrorism successfully led to reforms with significant positive impacts. It is far more plausible that eco-terrorism would just give a bad reputation to the environmental protection movement; just look at how negatively the EPA is viewed among the public-- it's actions are relatively moderate compared to those of eco-terrorists! Eco-terrorism would elicit an even *more* negative response. It is clear that eco-terrorism should be rejected-- most vehemently so by those who care most about encouraging the public to "go green".
The resolution is negated.
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text: Dreams are not always without their risks. You could be like Laura where you are one moment playing the violin beautifully in front of a concert when suddenly the Sandman man locks you inside of a dream catcher and holds your consciousness hostage inside of your dreams. Fortunately there is a scientist that has a dream machine and he can go into your dreams(sounds alot like the movie Incision!) and if he can solve the twisted puzzles of the sandman he can free you and bring you back into the conscious world. Start off by finding some fuses to power up the dream machine and enter into Laura's head. Do not believe what you see. She is alive and wants to be rescued!


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Red Bull, du extend partnership for Abu Dhabi GP
MUMBAI: Red Bull Racing has announced that du, the provider of superfast LTE 4G mobile broadband in the UAE, will continue as a race partner for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for 2012 and 2013. The telecom company already partnered the team at this event in 2010 and 2011.
As part of the agreement, du?s logo will appear on Red Bull Racing?s Formula One cars, the overalls worn by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber and the race shirts of Christian Horner and Adrian Newey. To celebrate the partnership, du has also launched a range of competitions around the event, with prizes including a chance to meet current World Champion, Sebastian Vettel.
du chief commercial officer Farid Faraidooni said, "As the provider of superfast LTE 4G mobile broadband, it makes perfect sense for us to renew our partnership with Red Bull Racing. Our customers can now not only enjoy breathtaking mobile broadband speeds, but the fastest racing experience on the planet."
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner said, "We are very pleased to have once again come together with du and the team is delighted to feature du?s logo at the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for this year and next."
Those attending the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend will be able to enjoy a fully interactive experience, as the telecom company will implement thrilling ground activities to emulate the speed of its LTE 4G mobile broadband network.
F1 and music fans will also have the chance to see three of the world?s biggest celebrities - Kylie, Eminem and Nickelback - in the du Arena, as they perform for the after-race concerts. du will provide a unique experience in its concert venue, the du Friends Lounge, both before and during the performances.


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There are a couple of versions of this, primarily, breakfast dish, of fried wedges of tortilla fried in oil then smothered in sauce and heated until the tortilla has started to soften. Rick Bayliss describes it as a "tortilla casserole" which I guess is a good a translation as any.
The two most common variations use either tomato salsa or else a salsa verde, however I have also heard of versions which use a mole or a white sauce.
Preparation is quick and straightforward. Stale tortillas are cut into wedges or torn into chunks and fried in oil. It doesn't take a huge quantity of oil, enough to cover the bottom of a large pot to a depth of about 1/2cm is plenty. The tortilla can be fried in batches. It is important to get them golden brown so that they hold together in the sauce. Some of them, will of course turn to much, however it's nice to have some chewier parts in the finished dish.
I used a simple tomato salsa made from a couple of grilled plum tomatoes blended with onion, oregano and two serrano chiles and seasoned. I cooked this out for a few minutes before using it and I didn't add garlic as I didn't particularly fancy garlic in a breakfast dish, though if you were serving the dish as a lunch you could add the garlic and some chicken perhaps.
To assemble the dish I removed the oil that remained after frying the tortilla from the pan, I poured less than half of the salsa into the pan, added the fried tortilla (which had been draining on some paper towels) and poured the remaining salsa over the top. I covered the pan and let everything heat through.
I served with queso fresco crumbled over the top, which seemed like enough elaboration for me, though you often see recipes that specify adding a melting cheese like oaxaca or adding crema (something like creme fraiche) to the dish.
It's an interesting dish. It makes for a more substantial breakfast then I would normally be inclined to eat, to my mind it's more suitable for a weekend than for everyday. The consistency of the tortilla, softening into the salsa is unusual, but not unpleasant and there are enough chewy parts left on the tortilla to give some contrast.


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The secret of going from good to great
Hi everyone, I just wanted to remind you all about the secret to losing fat and going from feeling good to feeling GREAT.
First, you should be eating every three hours, whether you hungry or not! I recommend that you consume three quarters of a gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight. Divide that number by five, and this is the amount of protein that you should be taking in every three hours. Make sure to drink at least 2 liters of water every day as well!
You should also decrease your carbohydrate intake with every meal after breakfast. We often make dinner our biggest meal of the day, but it should actually be your meal with the fewest amount of carbs!
I usually don't worry about fat content, because if you're eating the way that I recommend every day you'll be looking to take in more fat! Stick to lean meats for your intake and you'll be just fine.
Every week you should be getting in four days of cardiovascular exercise at the perceived exertion rate, where you can hold a conversation for 25-30 minutes. Add in 2 day per week of full body resistance training to hit all your major muscle groups.
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Rental properties- a beginner's guide
When it comes to real estate, DC Fawcett says that the main objective of almost all realtors, investors is to put money to work today and see it grow in the future without much effort.
The ROI must be an adequate amount and it should be enough to cover:
- Risks that you take
- Taxes that you pay and
- The cost of owning the investment property together with additional expenses like utilities, regular maintenance, and insurance.
Abstractly, real estate investing really can be as simple as a walk in the park, if you are making some efforts to understand the most underlying factors of the investment, economics, and risk. With that said, you should know that it is simple but not easy. If you are lethargic, then based on the mistakes that you commit, the penalties may show a discrepancy from negligible hassles to major disasters. But at the same time, you should know that could noteworthy mistakes will make you bankrupt or worse.
Buying rental properties may not be everyone's dream, but definitely, a whole lot of people out there like to invest on them. For it, you should know which type of real estate investment is suitable for you and which one you should be making. When you are done with the thought process and all set to initiate the progression of real estate investing, it is vital to settle on which type of real estate investment is appropriate for you.
In order to help you be aware of the available options, I'll be sharing another article which will help you understand which type of real estate investment is suitable for you whether industrial properties, residential investments, etc. Alright, now gets into the beginner guide for rental properties.
DC Fawcett is a real estate entrepreneur come trainer, helping all real estate fervents to achieve their goals by means of his seminar and camps. In addition, he also teaches how to develop a real estate business and produce different income streams.


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Boy, 5, Shoots & Kills Baby Brother With Family's Loaded Gun
This is so heartbreaking. A nine-month-old baby boy from Missouri has died after his five-year-old brother accidentally shot him in the head with a handgun.
The tragic shooting occurred on Jan. 19, while the five-year-old boy was playing with his grandfather's .22-caliber magnum revolver. The boy reportedly found the weapon "lying around a bed" at his grandfather's Elmo, Miss. home, according to wibw.com and The Washington Post.
5-Year-Old Boy Kills Baby Brother In Tragic Accidental Shooting In Missouri
The children's mother was frantic when she called Nodaway County police to the home around 9 a.m. on Jan. 19, wibw.com reports. The infant was flown to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City and pronounced dead before noon that same day, according to the Associated Press.
The baby was in his playpen at his grandfather's home at the time of the shooting. Nodaway County Sheriff Darren White told The Washington Post that the boy found his grandfather's handgun on a shelf built into the headboard of the bed.
"It was just lying out," he said. "Little kids are curious. It was in the headboard of the bed, and he found it."
Police believe the shooting was an accident but said that the woman's three surviving sons are in the custody of relatives while authorities investigate.
Neighbor Says Family Should Have Practiced Better 'Gun Safety'
The woman was home alone with her four sons when the shooting occurred, neighbor and family friend Kathy Armentrout told fox4kc.com.
"They're a very good family and this was a tragedy," she said. "I just hope everybody prays for them."
Another neighbor, Jessica Hutchison, told KCTV, "You know, just some gun safety could have come into play. But it's really just sad."
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Real de Banjul skipper Salifu Krubally has been named the club's player of the week following his heroic performance when the 'City Boys' registered their first win of the season against Tallinding United on Sunday.
The no-nonsense defender showed his leadership qualities against Tallinding, winning the aerial duels plus proving a threat in the opponents area.
The Scorpions defender who replaced former keeper Alagie Nyabally as club captain this season thanked his teammates for helping him to win the prize.
"I have to thank my teammates, the coaching staff and everyone at the club for the trust and believe they showed in me over the years". Krubally said.
"This prize serves as extra motivation to me and my teammates to work even harder knowing our efforts would be recognized". Added the captain.
The 12 time Gambian league champions secured a 2-1 win over Tallinding United with goals on either half from Babou Cham and Alassana Jatta whiles Sulayman Manneh's 95 minute strike was only enough for a consolation.
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"After a difficult and successful preseason in Senegal the boys have recovered well against Tallinding after we lost our opener against Marimoo the week before". Said Saine
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Intro to Case-Based Essay
- In class quiz
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- Look at these three essays. In groups, discuss what is in common and what is different.
- Structure of case-based essay
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Next Class: Problem/Position statement
1. Begin drafting a rough outline of your case-based essay and bring it to class either in paper or digital form. This will be due Friday at noon. Turn it into Compass2g.
2. Meet to discuss your oral presentation. Then turn in a 300 word reflection on your oral presentation so far. Turn in it to Compass 2g by Friday, July 23rd at NOON. You should have done a peer-review of each other's presentations.
3. First draft of your case-based essay is due July 31st by midnight.
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A Nation Breathes a Sigh of Relief as its Filthy Lying PM Resigns – the John Key Holocaust is Over !!
[Featured image – Toothfish.org – John Key – the foreign bank fascist has resigned!]
A Nation exhaled a huge sigh of relief yesterday as one of the most dishonest, lying Prime Ministers ever forced upon us by the foreign bankers exited stage left.
Social media is of course alive with speculation as to why our third Jewish Prime Minister, fascist and foreign bank hitman, John Key has resigned – was it the numerous pedophile scandals? The cover up of mass murder at Pike River? The sudden death of his girlfriend Sarah Higgins? The cover up of the bribery of Saudi Businessmen for his handlers? The massive accounting fraud involved in the recent "surplus" which Roger Douglas claims should be a $10 billion deficit? His Housing Minister fighting child abuse ring allegations? The evidence of advanced knowledge of all of the earthquakes that are enriching the Chief Justice and her husband Hugh Fletcher? Or perhaps even karma catching up on the lying little rat on the deaths and suicides of hundreds of young Kiwis due to his 'legal' highs? Or the hundreds of Kiwi farmers who have had to sell up or even committed suicide under the fascist Fonterra/ Foreign Bank debt scams. Or the karma of the meth industry he has clearly allowed to thrive using his casino and Chinese mafia partners? The karma of the 10's of thousands of young Kiwis this rat has forced out of the housing market? Or the 10's of thousands of young Kiwis this rat has forced into zero hour contracts and hopeless minimum wage jobs for his foreign corporate handlers? Or perhaps the ghosts of the dead bodies showing up in the Waikato river almost every week these days? Or the ghosts of the new homeless who froze to death on the streets over winter? Or possibly something more sinister, like his perverted little son coming up on charges and name suppression for his recent public sexual harassment perhaps? Or maybe there are just no more little girls ponytails left to fondle without too much publicity? Nothing would surprise us here at Media Whores.
Maybe more information will come to light – but in the meantime, a Nation breathes a sigh of relief as it rids itself of this lying little rat.
The battle will go on however as the foreign bankers will seek to replace one lying rat with a new lying rat who will also be loyal to the Israeli agenda of bankrupting and destroying the West for their digital New World Order run from the Middle East. Our young men will continue to be lied to about 911 and sent to the Middle East to carry out genocide for the fake 'God' of the fake 'Chosen People'. The accounting fraud will continue on pensions as these rats who are bribed into posing as 'leaders' march on for the foreign banker globalist agenda. The unrestrained immigration fraud – an open door policy which has never been voted on (fascism) – will continue, forcing long suffering Kiwi workers to fund billions in extra welfare spending for new arrivals we don't even need, creating housing, roading and health industry problems.
The John Key Foreign Bank Holocaust is over for now – with thousands of dead Kiwis left in his wake – all painted up and disguised as "economic policy" under a fake fraudulent / privately owned banking system which counterfeits money on computer screens and lends it out as debt with interest, choosing winners and creating rampant inflation and artificial shortages, causing unnecessary pain, suffering and death for the bankers' 'Holy-Cause' and eugenics based social engineering.
The dishonest little rat has now left the Nation around $130 billion in extra debt to the foreign banks he works for – all of it counterfeit money printed out of thin air – and most of it money the rat is alleged to have profited from via his shares in Bank of America. Kiwis will be paying the interest on this odious debt for generations, despite it being counterfeit / stolen / inflationary money.
The battle will go on as NZ and the west fights for their democracies against the globalist / fascist foreign bankers who are intent on destroying our once great Nations as they cement their new military and digital power base in the Middle East- but today and this week, a Nation of good Kiwis breath a large collective sigh of relief as one of the most corrupt, dishonest bastards ever to be forced upon us exits stage left.
Good riddance John Key – you low life.
The lying rat will now run off and enjoy the fruits of the money he has earned through his "secret" trusts from helping bankrupt and cripple our Nation, but we live in hope that we will one day see you prosecuted for your treason, war crimes, theft, and mass murder of Kiwis under your Holocaust in NZ.
And the public can be assured that all of the brainwashed and evil twits that are now singing his praises across media and pedotricks are a part of the same private little perverted club of bankers and their artificial money supply. Killing their fellow human beings in their soulless pursuit of selfish material gain.
John Key Reflects on the Holocaust
New Zealand's Jewish Prime Minister John Key Leads Holocaust Remembrance
John Key, the Holocaust and his mother
John Key's childhood state house
Up to 8000 state houses to be sold
They lie and they deceive for their 'God' $$$$ – the Profit. And the corruption and fraud appears to have reached damn near Biblical levels http://biblehub.com/revelation/3-9.htm
John Key is a treasonous war criminal in our view and an insult to real Jews around the Planet – all 12 Tribes, Aeries through Pisces


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Preparing in advance when camping is really a priority with regards to keeping the food cold within the cooler. Obviously, a great insulated cooler could be more proficient than the usual cheaper version. The secret is pack efficiently to help keep the cooler cold as lengthy as you possibly can. Thus, allowing additional time just for fun then running towards the store for ice frequently. Listed here are six tips which i use for any week lengthy family camping trip.
1. Have some bottles which are square, like 60-four ounce Sea Bottle of spray, and fill them about two-thirds filled with water and freeze them. Use about two per large cooler should have the desired effect. Once they melt, you've drinking water, make coffee, do dishes, or use to prepare other food products. Once they melt, I'd buy block ice since it keep going longer.
2. Freeze your meats and then any other food that you might not use immediately. Should you pack these together, it will likely be more effective and food cooler. Additionally, pack them in zip lock bags to ensure that they're from floating within the melted water. On top of that, other food products packed by doing this will require up less room within the cooler then say a square container.
3. Always, keep food in a single cooler as well as your drinks in another cooler. That coffee cooler is open more frequently, which results in ice melting faster. I personally use ice within the smaller sized drink cooler only since the block ice won't fit. I tend not to empty the bag around the drinks, but ensure that it stays together within the bag and put within the cooler. The ice within the bag keep going longer and keeps the drinks cold. The smaller sized cooler is going to be empty water more frequently compared to bigger cooler do in order to its use.
4. Ready your foods as well as your drinks in advance by cooling them inside your refrigerator in your own home. Should you bring canned water, freeze them for way of cooling that coffee cooler so when they melt, drink them.
5. I plan my meals in advance including all of the ingredients needed. You might want to pack a few quick meals that doesn't take much to organize when you get to your campground late or tired.
6. The cooler would be the last products to bring along before leaving in your camping trip. The meals not in use immediately pack near the foot of the cooler yet others at the pinnacle. I actually do possess a small shelf within my cooler which i use to bring along products that I don't want crushed or get wet from melting ice, like cheese, Hershey bars, tomato plants, and lunch meats.
When you're camping for just about any period of time, efficiency in packing the cooler is simple with smart planning. There by permitting you additional time to see relatives fun. All six of these tips have helped my loved ones keep our drinks and food awesome for just one week of camping.
Among the several things that would be required to carry edible materials from one place to another, you would need to make use of ice gel packs. You should look forward to making the most of the product for your long distance travelling needs.


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Take over of ERAI Vietnam
15 June 2015
Confluences confirmed their partnership with ERAI Vietnam new holders.
Confluences confirmed their partnership with ERAI Vietnam new holders.
Deprived of regional subsidies, ERAI – the association in charge of the overseas promotion of Rhone-Alpes region companies – had been put into compulsory liquidation. All the subsidiaries of ERAI Vietnam was yet knowing expansion for three years now. Its director, Aymeric Pons, had associated with the former president of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry located in Vietnam, Jacques Rostaing, in order to make a bid offer for the bureau based in Hô Chi Minh Ville. They managed to get the authorization from Lyon Commercial Court.
Moreover, the new structure saw further and became ERAI S.E.A for South Asia area, and then had clearly expressed its ambition in this region. Confluences is already a partner of ERAI and its teams is used to carry out several missions with this structure. Now, Confluences Consulting has confirmed its partnership with the new structure and is aiming to work hand in hand in order to help French firms develop in South East Asia area.
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Definition of beauty shot
- But mostly the networks use the blimp to provide "beauty shots" of the stadium environs …
- —Eric Michael Levin, TV Guide, 22 Mar. 1980
- With quick camera cuts and skyscraper-high energy, the series revels in the daily whirlwind of New York. That frenetic pace is in sharp contrast to the beauty shots of the properties, which appear as gentle oases of luxury.
- —Dana Jennings, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2010
- Goldman … has put together a significant yet easy-to-peruse batch of her "best-ever" sweets and savories, well written and presented clearly with a mix of technique and beauty shots.
- —Bonnie S. Benwick, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2007
- The film's flow of beauty shots is astonishingly unending, from expanses of wheat captured at the magic hour to evocative labor portraits.
- —Tom Russo, Boston Globe, 21 Oct. 2007


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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a
contempt notice to TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, actress-
turned-party MP from Vijayawada Vijayashanti and 10 others for
allegedly vandalising the Andhra Pradesh High Court and
hurling slippers at two judges in September last over
Telananga row.
One of the judges C V Nagaarjun Reddy had at that time
resigned in protest but subsequently withdrew it.
A bench of justices J M Panchal and H L Gokhale issued
the notice after counsel N Rajaraman and Sateesh Galla
submitted that the alleged contemnors had scandalised the
judiciary and wilfully obstructed administration of justice by
resorting to such agitation.
Others against whom the contempt notices have been
issued are Madhu Yashki, M P Nizamabadad, K Taraka Rama Rao
and Etala Rajendra, MLAs, D.Prakash Reddy, President AP High
Court Bar Association, A Narasimha Reddy, Chairman of Bar
Council of Andhra Pradesh, Satyam Reddy, Jyoti Kiran, Vinay
Kumar Goud, advocates advocate the High Court Bar Association,
K Kavitha, President Telanga Jagruthi Samithi and party leader
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LEAVING viewers gobsmacked with the past season, and dangling us half-way through a thrilling season two, James Spader of The Blacklist, says that the wait is going to be worthwhile. And after the mid-season break, he tells us that Raymond Reddington has plenty up his sleeve. "How Red responds to circumstances reveals certain aspects of him. It's a very delicate balance when you have a character who's very enigmatic. It's what makes them compelling and what makes you curious," shares Spader, adding that just when you think you know what he is up to, he'll surprise you.
When asked whether we'll find out this season if Red really is Liz's father, he flatly declines. "No, you won't. You're going to get closer. Once we reach the inevitable end of the series, you'll look back and you'll realise that there were things along the way that you weren't sure how to process and suddenly those things will connect," he reveals, elaborating that the twists, turns, and playing with the audience makes it fun. "It's like a like a puzzle, but, here we're giving you pieces as we go along, and eventually you can put them together and they fit."
While the character Spader plays is highly appealing but with plenty of evil weaved in, the actor isn't quite sure what makes Red click. "Over the years, I've never been able to figure out what people might like or not like, but I think people respond to the dichotomy in any antihero," he summises, quipping, "I know I would be enormously disappointed if we were to discover that Reddington was really a righteous guy and it's all about redemption."
On what actually drew him to the role of Reddington, the actor (who wears a trademark hat in the series, as per his own admission) says, "I was looking for a series that was dichotomous in tone—at times funny and other times not at all. Plus, a character that was serious and yet irreverent, so that there would be a lot to play."
And Spader says he'd like the show to go on just as long as it is intriguing. "I don't think I could survive on a show where it's just an equation and you're solving that equation every week. I just couldn't," he signs off.
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Is it a mindset? Or a process? Or just useless business speak?
Let's investigate the meaning of design thinking.
What is the definition of design thinking?
Well, it's not quite as simple as looking up the Wikipedia definition of design thinking, which begins with the rather unhelpful line: 'Design thinking refers to design-specific cognitive activities that designers apply during the process of designing.'
Design thinking means different things to different people. As Nathan Sinsabaugh, writing for Wired, comments, 'design is more like anthropology than physics'.
Design thinking is nuanced, and differs in process and governance depending on the company in question.
Nevertheless, Wikipedia delivers a degree of clarity with the second line of its definition; 'design thinking is a methodology not exclusive for designers, that helps people understand and develop creative ways to solve a specific issue, generally business oriented.'
So, it's essentially creative or design-led ways of solving issues. Let's try to pin it down a bit better...
Aren't there more specific definitions?
Design Week's recent series of features on design thinking (titled Age of Design) includes a roundtable discussion with various industry figures attempting to define design-led businesses.
In that discussion, David Kester remarks, "When I was at the Design Council we had to provide [a definition of design] to the Treasury to identify the role of design in the economy. It's pretty hard and the only one we could find works only for some businesses.
"It is design as the connection between creativity and innovation."
This is perhaps the most succinct and elegant definition, without touching on process. We can go further by looking at companies employing design thinking.
Arguably the most well-known description of design thinking comes from IDEO.
IDEO's approach is broken down into five key areas; empathise, define, ideate, prototype, and test. This is what it means to design.
More specifically, Fjord, the design and innovation consultancy owned by Accenture, outlines its approach to service design, which applies design thinking across five dimensions.
- People: What are the needs, hopes, fears and pain points for people? They may be customers, staff or third party partners and suppliers.
- Products: What products, physical and digital are in place and are they fit for purpose?
- Place: Where are the products or services delivered and what is that experience like? For example, in a retail environment, a call centre, in the field or on a digital channel?
- Process: Where are the inefficiencies, forms and frictions in the process?
- Performance: What is the performance of the whole, from a customer perspective and from the perspective of the business?
These bullet points don't describe design per se, rather a framework on to which creative problem-solving can be applied.
We've written about service design before on the Econsultancy blog, and it is probably the main application of design thinking as far as marketers are concerned, though certainly not the only one.
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Let's add a final definition of design thinking, this time from Ashton McGill, a consultancy in Scotland, which sums up the core values of design-led innovation as follows:
- Have an outside-in mindset.
- Use empathy for users and stakeholders.
- Embrace diversity.
- Think holistically.
- Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Generate many new ideas.
- Rapid prototyping.
- Fail early and often.
So, as these different definitions prove, design thinking is a blend of mindset, ways of working, and applied creativity in the pursuit of improvement/innovation.
Design as more than just a final polish
One of the fundamentals of design thinking is the understanding that it is not a magic wand to be waved over a product as a final flourish.
Design must permeate every part of a customer's experience.
Brunner and Emery are authors of a celebrated book on companies that take a design-led approach (they chiefly discuss Apple), and they define design as an infrastructural element that helps define every aspect of a company.
This is perfectly encapsulated in a quote from former CEO of Disney, Michael Eisner, who said: "A brand is a living entity—and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures."
These small gestures require a focus of purpose that many digital startups are perfectly attuned to, and that is one of the many ingredients for disruption.
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I like the idea of design thinking. But perhaps the harder questions are - who 'owns' this internally at an organisation? And, what does this mean for the marketing function if design thinking is adopted? It's a bit like 'customer centricity'.... easy to agree with in principle but harder to execute in practice.
@Ashley - yes, I've got a few more posts ready that skirt handily around some of those issues, so watch this space. :)
@Jerome Doesn't it sort of work because thinking is a gerund? I'm not really very good at grammar., but the phrase seems to be a thing. What's your perspective as a product designer, rather than a grammarian?
As a Product Designer, my perspective is that editing and grammar are an important aspects of design. A large part of how a product communicates, is not just the visuals. Grammar is sometimes more important than the visuals in creating effective software interaction. I would like to see software designers expand the view that the visible language is an important aspect for effective design. Designers should be good at editing, grammar, and language.
The article is about language. Attempting to define an expanded term.
I'm saying, 'Design thinking' fails to communicate, because 'Design' already is 'Thinking.' Repeating doesn't make something clear unless it expands the meaning. I've seen this term being marketed in the industry, the reason I agree it is 'useless business speak' because the added term neglects what the definition of 'design' already is. It almost implies that there can be design without thinking.
Another way to examine this; strike out the term, 'thinking' from your article and read it out loud. Does the removal of the word, 'thinking' change the meaning of anything the article says about 'design?' If I read the entire article with the term, 'thinking' removed. The article becomes a thoughtful, well written article about, 'Design.'


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I Know First is a Fintech company that provides state of the art self-learning AI based algorithmic forecasting solutions for the capital markets. Capital market is a very complex system, continuously evolving beyond established theories. Market participants are overwhelmed by increasing amounts of (Big) data that need to be digested and understood to be able to navigate through all kinds of market environments successfully. I Know First's forecasting algorithm utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques to find relationships and patterns in large sets of historical stock market data in order to analyze and predict its behavior. This self-learning predictive technology does not require human derived assumptions and maintains flexibility, adapting to new market conditions. Algorithmically generated and ranked AI-based forecasts provide investors with important insights on the markets they trade in and are also utilized in the development of AI-powered trading and allocation strategies as well as structuring of corresponding investment vehicles. The system is adaptable and scalable, allowing comprehensive customized algorithmic solutions including integration of additional markets depending on clients' needs - banks, family offices, wealth management firms and hedge funds, as well as fund management partnerships. Furthermore, by offering top-notch technology to retail clients, I Know First also empowers private investors to identify opportunities in markets and manage their portfolios with more confidence. I Know First's AI-based forecasting technology was developed by CTO Lipa Roitman (PhD from Weizmann Institute - 35 years of experience) and his unique R&D team, which consists of PhD's, AI and Machine Learning experts including IDF intelligence veterans, and consults with Prof. Yakov Yakubov (Mathematical School of Sciences, Tel Aviv University). The concept of the current algorithm has crystallized following years of prior research into the nature of chaotic systems.
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Writing shed design contest
Joint runner up
Our writer's shed is a 'nurturing' space that responds to Ty Newydd's literary purpose and geographical position as well as its prominent situation within the grounds.
It is separate, yet not isolated. Though it angles away from the gaze of the main house, with a view to the sea, it deferentially curtsies to the historic building, offering itself as a sculptural jewel in the landscape. A defensive structure, fiercely guarding its soft, pale interior it functions as a shell beautifully and privately.
We imagine our Writer's Shed, glowing softly at the end of the garden, sculpture-like and serene. Its copper patina changing with time and the light of day.
Inside it evokes memories of attic bedrooms, tents and boat hulls. The white painted boarding bears the marks of nails and the previous layers of white paint as the shed is refreshed for each new writer. And so that no writer need ever be alone, we propose a small wood stove as companion. For kindling fires and warmth as well as for brewing tea and listening to the sound of dry wood crackling into flame.
The proposed design comprises glulam frames bolted together and clad in copper, black and white wood.
Our proposal named 'Nutshell' was developed with the artist and writer Nicky Arscott and the visualisations were created by Sublime Visuals.
Judge Sunand Prasad praised all the winning and commended schemes for their 'qualities of poetry, beauty, delicacy, versatility, tight planning and sensitivity to the site.'
Timber Arc
Driven by a desire to create sustainable solutions, the Timber Arc has to date been conceived as a stand-alone compost toilet for allotment associations, private individuals and
However it could be a sauna, meditation space, summer house or garden office.The Timber Arc has already evolved through several iterations exploring different arches, styles of cladding, ironmongery and the use of salvaged portholes as well as bespoke window openings. Featured at Grand Designs in 2013 this micro-structure sets the standard for the high attention to detail that Jules' creations command.
Photo 1, 5 & 6 by Jony Easterby, Photos 2 , 3 & 4 by Jenny Hall
Woodland Pavilion – Pafiliwn y Coed
"I love how it feels enough like a stage to perform, but not too much like a theatre space, so we can still ride bikes across it and get a big group of strangers to have a spontaneous dance off."Mark Olver, Curator and Comedian
Photo 1 & 3 by Edward Moore, 2 by Jon Starbuck and 4, 5, 6 by Jenny Hall
Kitchen, Old Station Machynlleth
The property is set in an eco-park. To date there have been no residential properties here but Chris
persuaded the planners that his live-work arrangements suit the fringes of the park as well as the quirks of the historic building.
Most of the interiors had been fitted out by the time the kitchen brief was fully developed. It was
very much the antithesis of the jewel in the crown. The kitchen was small and had lots of windows
and doors leading to an office, a utility space and car park.
A key design decision was to close one of the doors onto the car park and to turn a window into a door leading to the garden. So great for stepping out into the morning sun with a coffee!
Chris' exacting standards as an engineer set the tone for the design brief coupled with a dislike of
magnolia country kitchens. The scheme uses slate, glass, FSC oak and stainless steel to create a
functional crisp aesthetic. ME Construction managed the works and Tom Provost hand built the Oak cabinets.
Images: Giles Thaxton
Private residence, Snowdonia National Park
The unique beauty of the site lent itself to exploring a strong tradition in Finnish and Nordic architecture where shapes and structures from the natural site are transformed and then transmitted into the architecture.
The design of the extension celebrates the stream and the way it wraps around the house, the corners effectively 'knocked off' to aid the flow of people and water around the building.
As well as extensively refurbishing the existing property, the house has been structurally modified to improve internal zoning and circulation and to allow the expanded kitchen to benefit from the new views south and upstream.
Contractor Ian Sneade and his capable team completed the works in early 2015.
Images: CAD renders
Barn Conversion
An intriguing project of contrasting materials and styles, Craftedspace worked for The Timber Frame Company Ltd to realise a personal brief for the design and construction of an ancient Exmoor barn.
The barn had been modified over many years. Its roofline was quirky and unique and though perished, Roberta wanted a faithful replica of the oddities. She also wanted to bring light into the interior and to replace some of the internal walls with steelwork to support the roof.
Our team responded to this brief, designing and installing new roof trusses, conservatory and porch in green oak to salvage the structurally compromised barn, filling it with light. Roberta also created an internal loggia running the length of the south facing elevation.
The result, an eclectic architectural language that unifies the farmhouse and barns into a stylish and original network of buildings that make a unique and crafted home.
Photos by Roberta Edgar
Straw bale home
"Jenny made it easy to translate the ideas in my head into a tangible framework. She used her considerable skills to pin down the essence of what we were looking for."Jim Carfrae
Designed and built by the team, the bespoke timber frame was part of Jim's ambitions to build a timber clad straw bale house.
The overall design of the self-build ensures high performance. The straw is non-structural but functions as an external cladding completely encasing the post and beam Douglas fir frame.
The timber frame was built by Rob of R.J. Gulley Builders who was awarded Master Builder of the Year 2007 for this project.
Jim Carfae has written a Phd on moisture performance of straw bale construction and works as a natural building consultant in the south west.
Photo 4 by Jim Carfrae
Timber extension
Providing full architectural drawings we created a design to satisfy the lifestyle of the family. The master bedroom has an internal balcony providing both privacy and direct connection to the garden and woods beyond. The large downstairs kitchen benefits from glazing to all orientations and a light well over the dining room table.
Geraldine managed the project, using a timber framing contractor and ME Construction who provided the groundworks, first fix, services and roofing. Geraldine herself undertook the second fix carpentry and joinery, making the windows, doors and cabinetry throughout, ensuring an exceptional home completed to a beautifully crafted standard.
Caradoc's Hideout
"Craftedspace have a sensitive and collaborative approach with a strong professional style. They created an imaginative community space that is invaluable to its residents."Ryland Llewellyn, Urban Renewal, Caerphilly Borough Council
With a passion for projects of this kind, we launched a programme of workshops and events that included local walks, den making and tea drinking to explore the aspirations of the residents. Everybody wanted something for the kids, a storytelling place or a den.
Created from a broad array of stakeholder inputs and approved by play safety and structural engineers, the space was created for everyday climbing and playing as well as for local legend storytelling! It's great to hear the kids feel it is theirs.
Our resulting design was a hybrid of traditionally built post and beam and modern timber framing techniques, to create a cost effective build with an attractive exposed Douglas fir frame to the interior.
The site presented several challenges that were integrated into the design, turning problems into
Craftedspace also supervised the build of the design itself, ensuring a high standard from design to completion.
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The Sabres face Colorado without its stars
Buffalo will be without Jack Eichel, and Colorado is missing Nate MacKinnon
Buffalo, NY (WGR 550) - We now know that the Sabres will have to face the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday without Jack Eichel. The Sabres announced he has a high-ankle sprain and is out indefinitely.
Eichel's right leg got folded under him during the first period in Boston on Saturday, and he was evaluated on Sunday.
Nick Baptiste was called up from Rochester.
Zemgus Girgensons was the only extra forward in Boston and he missed the game due to illness.
Even without Eichel for most of the game, the Sabres played a complete 60 minutes for the fourth straight game on the road. It was particularly impressive to walk into Boston and out hit them and win most of the battles. They were playing a team that had gone 27-4-4 in 35 games.
Overall, the Sabres have won two straight while Colorado has lost three of four and six of eight.
Before this slide, the Avalanche were the NHL's hottest team with 10 straight wins.
With both teams playing Saturday night, neither team had a morning skate.
Chad Johnson played in the Bruins win so if Phil Housley stays true to form, Robin Lehner goes tonight. Lehner has gotten points in four of his last six starts giving up 10 goals.
Buffalo did get four goals in Boston, but they will miss Eichel's production. He has 53 points in 55 games which comes out to 79 points over 80 games.
The good news is Evander Kane scored his first goal in 15 games and Benoit Pouliot had his best game as a Sabre picking up his first goal in eight.
Scott Wilson is a veteran and a winner with two Stanley Cups under his belt. When Eichel went down, Wilson got more of a chance to play and responded with a goal and an assist.
Casey Nelson has been playing two games with Marco Scandella and had his first two games over 20 minutes played. Nelson has two assists in his last three games and just keeps getting better and better.
Taking Rasmus Ristolainen off the pair with Scandella hasn't brought down his ice-time like Phil Housley would like to do. Ristolainen has been over 27 minutes in six straight games.
The fathers were along for the last two games and they got to see two wins. Even though the dads trip is over, many will still be in attendance for Sunday's game.
Nate MacKinnon has not returned yet for Colorado. He's missed five games with a shoulder injury. MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 24 goals and 37 assists for 61 points in 49 games. That translates to 102 points over 82 games.
Missing MacKinnon has hurt their power play and they're 0-for-13 in four games.
Former Sabre draft pick J.T. Compher is doing just what Darcy Regier envisioned when he took him in the second round of the 2013 draft. He has 11 goals in 41 games and has four goals and three assists for seven points in the last eight games. Compher was part of the Ryan O'Reilly trade. In the end, he could wind up being a better two-way forward than O'Reilly is.
Nail Yakupov continues to be the bust he was in Edmonton and St. Louis. The former number one pick has two goals in his last 28 games.
Jonathan Bernier has taken over the number one goaltending duties as he backstopped nine games during the 10 game winning streak. Since things haven't gone well lately, he's split the last four games with Semyon Varlamov. Berner has played in two of those games while Varlamov has played in three.
Despite the recent losing, Colorado is only four points in back of Minnesota for the Western Conference's final Wild Card spot.
Join Brian Koziol for the pregame at 6:00 when he'll be joined by Phil Housley and two players.


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Join John Romero for an in-depth discussion in this video Lessons learned: id Software, Ion Storm, and Gazillion, part of Start Your Own Game Company with John Romero.
- One of the biggest lessons that I learned…when starting a company that had other founders in it…is it's very important that you know the founders…of your company like really, really well.…If you don't know somebody well,…then you're rolling dice.…You may know people who are great to hang out and party with…and just chill out,…but at work they're completely different…and until you actually work with them…you're not going to know…whether you can handle working with that person or not…and things can completely go downhill.…
And so some of the lessons that I've learned was…with some companies, the founders,…it was a bad idea…to form companies with people I didn't really know.…But it was a great idea to form companies…with people I knew really, really well.…So one of the people that I liked working with…and forming companies with was Tom Hall.…And Tom and I, we knew each other at Softdisk…and we got to be friends…and started making games together.…It was kind of the first thing we did.…
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For my 13th National Poetry Month post, I want to share a piece I wrote as part of what I call my "Disease Chronicles" at time when a lot of sickness befell me and those I loved…It's all passed now, but still wanted to share…Please enjoy!
My Golden Idol
My golden idol
Lays tarnished
In its assigned
It was taken
From its spotlighted
Velvet reverence
Too abruptly,
With no warning,
And now it's been so long
Even the curio is forgetting.
I call everyday,
And the tinkerer
Never has any news.
I fight everyday,
Because he should have news.
Now that
The repairs are
Almost finished,
The tinkerer
Says it will still
Need polishing;
A job he's made
My responsibility.
What could I possibly know about
The proper burnishing of a Buddha?
I worry,
Under my cloth,
The tarnish will return like
Siddhartha from the Bodhi Tree.
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Lando Chill Announces New Album + Free Single
Mello Music announces the upcoming album from one of the most creative artists working today. Deeply connected to his roots, both humanely and geographically, Lando Chill's upcoming album, "The Boy Who Spoke To The Wind" (June 23rd), is a personal tribute to self actualization, spiritual acceptance and social activism. The first single, "Break Them Shackles," establishes the tone of the new album, unique and musical.


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About The Big Duck
The Big Duck, originally built in 1931 as a roadside duck farm stand, was donated to Suffolk County in 1987. It has moved several times over the years before landing in its current roost in front of the Flanders Men's Club. The Big Duck is open year round Monday-Sunday from 10-5 PM.
The Big Duck in Flanders, NY took center stage at the annual Duck Lighting on December 5, 2013. More than 300 people showed up for the 25th annual holiday lighting of the Big Duck. The Big Duck is a staple in Long Island's identity dating back to 1931.
Even QuackerJack, the mascot for the Long Island Ducks, came out for the big night. He shook hands with people from all over Long Island who were there to share the start of the holiday season.
"I was at the first inaugural lighting of the Duck." Matt Solomon, a Hampton Bays resident, said, "Once you've seen the first, you can't top that." When asked how many times he has been Solomon said this year was his second.
'Tis The Season To Sing Duck Carols
The Riverhead Middle School Choir helped kickoff the holiday season by singing classic tunes with a feathery twist. Everyone joined in to sing duck carols like "Jingle Duck," "I'm Dreaming of a White Big Duck," "Have a Wacky Quacky Christmas" and "Big Duck the Big Winged Water Fowl."
Then, 30 minutes into the event, Santa Claus was ushered in by a siren brigade led by the Flanders Fire Department. Kids darted wildly as the sirens announced his arrival and a special path had to be cleared for Santa to make it to center stage.
A few kids were picked from the crowd to help Santa light the Duck. At the end of the countdown, the switch was flipped and the crowd lit up in the light of the Big Duck, which is 20 feet tall. After the lighting, kids lined up to tell Santa what was on their Christmas list and to take pictures with Santa while others went inside the Big Duck to purchase Big Duck memorabilia.