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Astronomy is the most ancient science, no doubt studied by people to keep track of the seasons so that the right time was known for hunting and planting and other activities. So it was closely linked to the seasons and weather and climate from the start.
Stonehenge is approaching 5,000 years old and was initially a means to study the motion of Sun and moon and how the configurations changed through the seasons and with longer cycles connected with the lunar orbital motions. By 3,700 years ago ancient Britons had such precise knowledge of the periods of lunar and solar configurations that they could predict eclipses far ahead.
Knowledge of the 19 year eclipse cycle know as the Metonic cycle was actually taken to Greece from Britain according to Sir Fred Hoyle, and from there came down to modern times. Hoyle also mentions that stonehenge keeps track of three motions, the Sun, the moon and the node of the moon's orbit. All three must come together to have an eclipse. It seems that the idea of a holy trinity may have started with these three "Gods", the node being the invisible holy spirit.
The details of lunar orbital motion are quite complex and dealt with in a special lunar section. There are also Saros eclipse cycle calculations by Fred Espenak. It is common knowledge that the moon and Sun are responsible for tides in the sea, but atmospheric tides are equally important as they strongly affect weather conditions. These variations in the lunar orbit have periods of 18.6 and 8.85 years and interact in 6.0 years. Cycles of these periods and half these periods, because tides happen twice per cycle, are all commonly reported cycles.
Of course astronomy is full of periodicities or cycles. The rotation of the earth, the revolution of the earth around the Sun, the revolution of the moon around the earth, all the other planets and moons rotation and revolution periods are just the start. There are also synodic periods for conjunctions, the sunspot cycle, and our motion around the galaxy and up and down through the plane of the galaxy.
Milankovitch suggested that three motions of the earth's orbit and axis were responsible for the periodicities found in ice ages. Recently it has been suggested that he had this slightly wrong, but that orbital periods are still responsible.
In summary then, astronomical motions and variations are responsible for the many time periods that we keep as well as seasonal, weather and climatic changes. Other areas of cycles in astronomy are variable stars, binary stars, pulsars, galactic cores, solar oscillations and perhaps the oscillation of the entire universe.
Cycles in time are closely connected to periodicities in space because the wave nature of all forces automatically causes periods to produce spacings and vice versa. It is accepted that nucleons (protons and neutrons) sit at distances which are related to their wavelength's which are dependant on their Compton frequencies. Likewise, atoms in crystals are at regular distance spacings.
Bode's law of planetary distances sits somewhere between sense and curiosity, but with a little modification it is also seen to be connected with regular oscillations also. This realisation can help us towards a greater understanding of the wave nature of the universe and the presence of cycles in everything.
It is less well known that galaxies also have periodicities of distance, but this has been clearly demostrated by many papers of William Tifft, Halton Arp and others. In the last decade even larger scale regular spacings of galactic clusters and superclusters have been reliably reported. Big bang cosmology cannot deal with these facts, and so many astronomers and cosmologists keep on pretending that these facts have not been observed.
Even stellar distances show periodicities, and in a fascinating connection to the work of Dewey we find that the distance periodicities in light years match commonly reported cycles in years. This clearly demonstrates that there is a wave structure present and that the waves have the velocity of light to make this correspondence. The same situation applies to the galactic cluster waves which have spacings that match with geological cycle periods. Clearly the universe consists of vast waves sloshing about and being responsible for both regular structures in space and cycles in time.
The periodicities in the distances of the stars is very similar to atomic bonds. Likewise with galaxies, and in a way the milky way and andromeda galaxies may be seen as giant H2O molecules, each with their one large galaxy similar to oxygen atoms and two hangers on like the much smaller hydrogen atoms. In this case the bond length is 180,000 light years.
It is not possible, when considering astronomy from a cyclic point of view to not consider its relationship to astrology. It is a constant point of irritation with astronomers that the public confuse the two. It is even more embarassing that so many famous astronomers practiced astrology, although this is generally dismissed as being a necessity of livelihood. However reluctant one may be, the serious student of cycles finds that the periods of astronomical configurations keep on appearing in many things studied on earth and that something is going on.
Dewey resisted the apparent connection for as long as he could, but eventually the evidence became so great that he admitted it. The problem is that so much nonsense has been practiced by charlatans in the name of astrology, and so much of the lore is just plain wrong, that it is very difficult to steer a middle path between acceptance and rejection. However the correct approach is to look at all proper scientific research and to ignore the bunk. When this is done, it is found that a study of cycles and wave structures can help to scientifically explain the observed connections between the cosmos and events on earth.
Planetary Orbits and Calculations
The serious student of cycles who is interested in planetary effects will want to be able to calculate the positions of the planets and moon at any time. Some resources that will help with this are:
Paul Schlyter of Stockholm, Sweden explains How to compute planetary positions and
Computing planetary positions – a tutorial with worked examples which will allow moderately accurate positions suitable for most purposes.
For those that want to know how Pierre Simon Laplace dealt with the issue of planetary and lunar motion, his five volume Mécanique céleste was translated into English as the The Mary Somerville Project (Mechanism of the Heavens Etext). This is a very substantial treatment for the experts.
Saros eclipse cycle calculations by Fred Espenak.


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- Calls for Action on Fishguard Traffic Issues
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- First Minister Should Be Ashamed over Welsh Government Failures at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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29 November 2008
Green Company Being Hampered By Power Shortage
- Published on Saturday, 29 November 2008 00:00
A J Recycling in Boncath already employs 14 people and wants to expand and take on more. But it needs a stronger electricity supply and has been told it would cost £60,000 to install.
Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies has now taken up their case with the Welsh Environment Minister.
"It is ridiculous that a successful Pembrokeshire business which is creating jobs in a green industry is being hampered by a lack of power supply," said Mr Davies.
28 November 2008
Pembrokeshire's Hauliers Hit Once Again
- Published on Friday, 28 November 2008 00:00
Every business that uses the roads will be hit by the 2p rise in fuel duty that came into effect on Monday (Dec 1).
Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies said: "This won't just affect large haulage firms with 44 tonne lorries but also individuals like the plumber who uses his van for work."
Industry experts estimate the price rise will hit 4.7 million company cars, 2.5 million vans, 500,000 lorries and could cost traders up to £1 billion.
24 November 2008
Not Enough Being Done To Safeguard HMRC Jobs, Says AM
- Published on Monday, 24 November 2008 00:00
He is appalled that Wales' deputy first minister, who has responsibility for the economy, has not been in touch with Westminster over the issue.
"Protecting high quality jobs should be a priority for any Government, particularly in the current vulnerable economic circumstances," he told Ieuan Wyn Jones at the Senedd.
Eisteddfod Economic Role Must Not Be Ignored
- Published on Monday, 24 November 2008 00:00
"The Assembly Government must work with Eisteddfod organisers to ensure a satisfactory solution is reached.
20 November 2008
AM Helps Highlight Fire Brigade's Anti Flood Measures
- Published on Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00
Mr Davies joined representatives from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services at an awareness-raising event held in the Welsh Assembly's Senedd building in Cardiff Bay.
Increased Funding Settlement For Paul Sartori Foundation Welcomed By County AMs
- Published on Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00
The hospice at home charity had warned it may have to fold after it was awarded just eight days' worth of transitional funding.
An urgent meeting to discuss the situation was set up by Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies between the charity, the Welsh Health Minister and Baroness Finlay who made the funding recommendation.
15 November 2008
Fears About Lack Of Hours GP Cover Raised In Senedd
- Published on Saturday, 15 November 2008 00:00
Mr Davies is concerned about plans to cut GP cover by two thirds at weekends and nighttimes. It will leave the whole of Pembrokeshire with just one on-call GP based at Withybush.
14 November 2008
Local AM Encourages People To Use New Online Charity Register
- Published on Friday, 14 November 2008 00:00
The new version of the independent charity regulator's register aims to increase the transparency and accountability of the charity sector and to help people access information about charities.
"The Charity Commission's new register makes it far easier for the public to see how charities are using their money," said Mr Davies, who was a co-sponsor of a Welsh Assembly Statement of Opinion that highlighted the new register at the Senedd.
"Useful And Constructive" Meeting Held On Funding Of Paul Sartori Foundation
- Published on Friday, 14 November 2008 00:00
took place in Cardiff yesterday. (13th)
Four representatives from Pembrokeshire's hospice at home movement travelled to the Welsh capital to a meeting organised by Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies.
The charity had warned it may have to fold after being allocated just eight days' worth of funding by a Welsh Assembly Government last month.
11 November 2008
Ministerss Need To Reassure Viewers Over Digital TV Coverage
- Published on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 00:00
"If this is the best the First Minister can do to reassure viewers in Wales then his response is deeply worrying.
08 November 2008
Pembrokeshire's AM's Backs Plastic Bag Charge Plan
- Published on Saturday, 08 November 2008 00:00
The Welsh Assembly's Sustainability Committee has suggested that a charge of between 10p and 20p is levied on all disposable plastic bags.
"On average, we each use 300 plastic bags every year for just 12 minutes to carry shopping from the store to our car or house," said Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies.
AM's Make Irish Trip To Forge Stronger Transport Links
- Published on Saturday, 08 November 2008 00:00
Mrs Burns, who was recently appointed shadow Welsh Transport Minister, will be using the visit to strengthen the case for dualling the A40. Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies will also be joining her on the trip.
"With two major Irish ferry ports in our county, our main roads are practically an extension of the Irish road network," said Mrs Burns.
Vital Paul Sartori Meeting Takes Places This Week
- Published on Saturday, 08 November 2008 00:00
Welsh Health Minister Edwina Hart and charity bosses will be attending the meeting organised by Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies.
The Pembrokeshire-based hospice at home charity warned it may have to fold after being allocated just eight days' worth of funding by the Welsh Assembly Government last month.
AM Urges Council And Driving Test Agency To Keep Dialogue Open
- Published on Saturday, 08 November 2008 00:00
Pembrokeshire County Council has told the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), which runs the test centre on council-owned land at Withybush airfield, to vacate part of the centre by February 15th.
The DSA says this will mean they have to close the entire centre, forcing people who want to take their driving test to travel to Cardigan or Pembroke Dock.
07 November 2008
Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Asks For Extra Rail Service To Be Top Priority
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A Welsh Assembly committee looking into the future of rail use in Wales has said that improving train services in west Wales is vital. Mr Davies has now highlighted the recommendation in the Senedd and asked that the government acts on it quickly.


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Density has been a common discussion topic throughout the city's review of its land use guidance document. Density is a measure of how many apartments, condominiums or other dwelling units are allowed per acre of land. Both amendments discussed during Wednesday's city council meeting touched on how to handle Bloomington's need for increased density in different parts of the city.
An amendment proposed by Isabel Piedmont-Smith, now the city council's vice president, eliminated a portion of the Comprehensive Master Plan that would've called for taller buildings in the downtown's core.
"There's been a lot of public feedback that I've heard and other council members have heard that buildings downtown are at a maximum," Piedmont-Smith said.
Though the language's intent was to provide for higher residential density in the downtown, Piedmont-Smith and every other member of the city council voted to allow for diversified density, but not higher buildings.
As an example of diversified density, Piedmont-Smith pointed to the Bloomington Bagel Co.'s project that was approved in the summer of 2016. The project features microunits, a housing type smaller than a typical studio unit. Piedmont-Smith indicated such diversity in housing should be encouraged.
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Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has a comfy breakfast planned for us today! She writes: This morning I had some of my close mom friends from our children's school over after drop-off. I whipped up an easy ham and cheese quiche, cut and washed some berries, and had this delicious oatmeal already baking overnight in the crockpot. May I just say…. it was so much easier knowing that one of my main dishes was finished even before I woke up! We had a great time over breakfast and coffee….we live in such a blessed community. Two tips for GREAT […]Read More
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My real-life dear friend – Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back with a quick and comfy dinner recipe for us! Janelle writes: I just love using my Crock Pot. Mmm…the smell of bacon gets me every time. lol. I typically tend to shy away from slow cooking chicken …but the fat from the bacon prevents the chicken from becoming dry. Serve "gravy" over mashed potatoes or rice and you have yourself one easy, delicious, "comfy food" meal. Place 6 slices of center cut bacon in a pan and cook 3/4 of the way so its still pliable enough to wrap around chicken. […]Read More
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22 Years of Choir Alumni for Reunite for Concert
April 25, 2017
"I'm not retiring," Nate Degner exclaimed as he walked on stage, "it's just a concert." But this wasn't just any concert. The Flushing High School Choir director had been planning the A Cappella Reunion Concert for nearly a year and it showcased 166 singers, 106 of whom were Flushing A Cappella Alumni.
Degner says he had three goals for the April 23rd concert. First, he wanted to put on a quality show, one with "Real music, not fluff." Second, he wanted to prove to his current students that singing is a lifelong activity. Third, he hoped to reconnect with former students. Degner says he accomplished all three goals, thanks in part to his committee of alumni.
1998 graduate Hannah Machado, née Bira, was a member of the committee and encouraged Degner to put on the show when he first had the idea. She says Degner was worried no one would show up and sing, but told him "People will show up for you." Since then, the dance teacher and stay-at-home mother has helped coordinate the returning alumni. That's no small feat considering Degner has been teaching since 1994 and his former students, some of whom are professional musicians, came from as far away as New York, Boston, Austin, and even Germany.
Macado and fellow Alumni Committee members spread the word via Facebook, which is how Beth Fisher found out about it. Though Fischer hasn't sung in a group since her graduation in 2012, she says "I could not pass up on this event," and made time to start singing again -sheet music was emailed to the alumni a month before the concert. Choir and Degner have a special place in Fischer's heart, she explained; she came to Flushing Community Schools as a ninth grader, knowing no one, but joined choir where "Degner brought out a voice I never knew I had. He encouraged us all to sing and find our own voices and our own way." And though her "own way" has led her to pursue a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Fischer says Degner has stayed in touch with her because "He is a fantastic human being. He is not only a great teacher… but also cares about each and everyone of us, even after we've graduated."
Though the show, rehearsal the day before, and individual practice has left Fischer "extremely hoarse," she says her sore throat is worth it. "It's amazing to produce something like that and make such a powerful sound. That feeling is once in a lifetime. I am so honored to be here." Current FHS Senior Michael Hayek agrees. He says it was "Kinda scary to sing with all the people I don't know, but it's kinda cool too." Hayek, who sang a solo in the concert, was particularly interested to meet the alumni he knew only from Degner's stories and as names written in the sheet music passed from singer to singer.
Likewise, Machado has enjoyed meeting current members of the A Cappella Choir. Though she says "Degner's still the same, the chorale program has grown under his direction… It's really fun to be back and to see how the arts program has grown."
At the concert's end, the alumni presented Degner with a large box full of letters, cards, and memories along with a speech of thanks from Machado who declared "The only reason over 100 alumni showed up for this is Nate Degner," to which an exhausted Degner responded "This weekend has exceeded all of my expectations. We may do this again… but not soon."


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Muslim boy evinces the problems of Muslims in India, and it's not funny
Muslims do not face any problem in India which is a lie. A big lie! The first step towards solving a problem is to acknowledge that there is a problem. Denial does not help.
Why do Muslims have such a high population growth rate? Why do not they favor uniform civil code? What about the rights of Muslim women in India? Why Triple Talaq? Questions are many, that are being fired by 'Virat' social media warriors and then these are easily picked by 'Pseudo' liberals, not to answer these but to counter-question them. They use the 'Muslim' word/world for their own agenda and that revamps the hateful questions from form to another – Why are many Indian Muslims seen as untouchable? Why Government is oppressing Muslims? But amidst all this ruckus of downright nonsensical questions, one thing that is irrefutable about the Muslims in India that they love India and India loves them.
While wandering on Quora, I found a question gleaming on my timeline "What problems are Muslims facing in India?", considering it another idiotic 'agenda-driven' audit, I was about to move on and then I saw this answer by a Muslim boy who revealed his 'real' problems in India and it touched my heart.
The 'Real' problems of Muslims in India
Much has been said about 'Secular Fabric' theories in India, newspapers have inked reams of paper, we have a long list of politicians who are thriving on 'secularism' and the intellectual society that is showering hypothetical cynicism in our society; I believe most of them make their 'invaluable' opinions sitting in their air-conditioned rooms without going through a grassroots' survey.
The secularism written on a piece of paper, shouted in TV debates is far aloof from the secularism practiced in reality. Secularism is something new, but 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb' is an age-old tradition being followed by Hindus and Muslims with an unwavering fidelity. Secularist hullabaloo dwells in TV debates and political spheres but 'the real secularism' lives in INDIA, in our hearts, in our veins.
There are some who sneer and cough in the times of rising intolerance and agenda-driven hatred, but here are many who know to smile in every milieu.
Yes! Being a Muslim I face many problems in India!
In School: Friends waited for me to snatch my tiff-in box for delicious Biryani and Kababs. I faced problems when all of them visited me at home on EID. I felt bad when I was spared from punishments during Ramzan. It was troublesome to visit each and everyone's home on Diwali and other festivals.
In college: I again faced problems when my roommate in hostel made arrangements for me to offer Namaz. I got very angry when my college professor gave me enough liberty for attendance just to make sure I am offering my prayers on Fridays.
In office: During Ramzan, I faced problems being a muslim in India because every other individual wanted to offer me Iftar. Surprisingly, they even remembered my Namaz timings. I faced problems when my manager reduced my work load during those days and threw an Iftar party with people of every religion sitting beside me.
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Here, Mokarram Iqbal tells how he have been lucky to live in a society that treats everyone equal regardless of their religious beliefs, while putting his experiences forward he opines it is the 'Education' that makes the difference not the religion.
I don't think I ever faced any problem regarding of my religious links rather I have been blessed and cared for being a follower of Islam in India. May be this is because my upbringing was in very favorable and great society. The major concern as if I can see is the "lack of education in the Muslim masses" that's why they feel insecure to the majority masses. I lived 18 years of my precious life in a colony where we are only Muslim family and we are hell respected . I have got great friends who are not from my religion. I never got a single call of feeling problematic and insecure inside. In Ramzan when we were at fast, none of our teachers would even make us stand for punishment, this is not because they were afraid that we are Muslims but because they respect us. The major problem is the conventional approach of Indian Muslim society. May be in many parts of India any injustice is done to Islamic population but that doesn't apply to general masses. Education stature of Indian Muslims must be enhanced and every problem will vanish. "I always feel safe and happy in India because I know I am living in the security of 100 million of Indian who follow Hinduism , Sikhism, Jainism, Christianity."
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And while everyone was putting their sentiments forward, here comes a #BrutallyHonest answer from Abdullah Al Faruque who evinces – Yes, Muslims in India are facing many problems that might or might not be associated with other religions. There are all kinds of problems Muslims face in India. Some of these "problems" may be across religions and culture while some may be community specific. But they are there. Muslims do not face any problem in India which is a lie. A big lie! The first step towards solving a problem is to acknowledge that there is a problem. Denial does not help.
High population growth rate: There are many reasons for this. Lack of family planning, overall economic backwardness, unwillingness to use contraception (due to the perceived "evil" nature of contraceptives and accepting high birth rates as gift from God), lack of awareness and ignorance among Muslim women, marriage at young age (especially females) etc. are among the major reasons. And this has hampered the Muslims more than any other community. The Muslim community must look within and not be intimidated/antagonized by such elements and lose track of the problem. There has been a good decline in the fertility rate of Muslims in India and the trend must continue. The xenophobia among some non-Muslims related to this is absurd though! Analyzing the whole problem will nullify any misplaced notion on this issue which is generally fueled by propaganda.
Gender inequality: Although this is a problem which is present across religions and cultures in India, Indian Muslims have the worst record for this. The reasons are high percentage of Muslims in agrarian and "physical labour focused" sectors, over-dependence on clergy in personal matters like marriage and divorce, marrying off girls at a young age, discouraging higher education among women (due to the age old "Indian" fear of not being able to find a groom) etc. It is absolutely incumbent for Muslim women to lead from the front in this regard. The victims have to make the loudest noise. And I am glad to say that it has already started in India. It won't be eradicated completely in even the next 5–10 years but such change is seldom achieved in a haste.
Religious conservatism and intolerance: There…. I said it! I would like Indian Muslims to look at this issue rationally. I'm not going to quote verses here but will try to discuss this issue with nothing but logic. The main claim that fuels Islamic conservatism is that Islam is for eternity and it is perfect. OK! Let's try and make sense of this. If the religion is for eternity, then it has to re-align itself with changing times to be conducive for progress. Change and progress are realities which only fools will deny. The modern world is radically different from what it was in the 7th century. We now know many things about the world which have never been mentioned explicitly in any of the religious texts.
"There are many other problems that Indian Muslims face but, in my opinion, these are the major ones. Most of the unmentioned problems here (poverty, illiteracy, political exploitation etc.) are common (both in size and scale) across the board which just proves my point of how Indian Muslims have integrated with the Indian culture now. Also, I think I must add that this answer might come across as pessimistic and rude to many but the question was about "problems that Indian Muslims face" and not how I party with my non-Muslim friends which of course I do and enjoy a lot," further he says concluding his most rational reply in the thread.
When we talk about intolerance, paid-rioters, agenda-driven politics and TRP-thirsy media, we often ignore the fact that not all the fingers are same. Beliefs do not make anyone good or bad, every religion, be it Hinduism or Islam, has it's own set of fanatic theories and blood-thirsty clerics, call them parasites who thrive on other's blood and money. A rational approach is the need of hour, rules and verses were written in other times, if they are relevant in present times, follow them, if not – flout them.
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PHL332 Religion of Islam
Lead Faculty: Dr. Ramin Sarraf
Course Description
This course will deal with religion of Islam and its cultural influence in Central and South Asia, Africa, and the Near East. The course will examine the roots of Islam since Mohammed and its practices, literature, social and political movements of Islam later on. The issue of gender, treatment of other religions, and current Islam will be of special emphasis.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand Islam is a diverse religion and its cultural influences can be seen in Central, and South Asia, Africa and the Near East.
- Understand Islam has a diverse culture where practices differ from each geographic area.
- Understand Islam is based in both Judaism and Islam
- Understand Muslims respects other people's books of faith.
- Understand Islam attempts to create gender equality.
- Understand Islam is a Western religious tradition.
- Understand Islam is compatible with modernity.


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white party planning !
Now an annual event- we threw our labor day party this past saturday with a white party theme… but not just a regular ol' fancy schmancy summer whites; we had a 90′s theme ! It was complete with 90′s hip hop and rap music, a pig roast and white chocolate covered pretzels. We pulled out our living room furniture and threw some fresh flowers from the garden into carafes for decor. Instead of a photo booth we purchased a white instant camera from amazon; the fujifilm instax mini. It is so well designed and very user friendly (even in the hands of those with a few cocktails under their belt!)
Speaking of cocktails; we named our signature drink the 'dirty harry' after our often ill-behaved rescue terrier, Harry : ) It was made of jalapeno infused tequila, pineapple juice, triple-sec and lime; a major hit amongst the crowd !
no party is complete without a bubble machine...
garland supplies from the five and dime in Sag Harbor
painted an old yard sale chair white — good bones and a classic french louis style…
Happy Labor Day everyone and here's to a crisp and cool fall : ) xoxo, brontosaurus annie
santa monica, viceroy hotel
va-va-voom is what comes to mind when i think of this hotel – my hubby and i had the pleasure of staying at this chic and sexy masterpiece of interior design this weekend. The hotel was done by designer kelly wearstler, who as of recently has become the biggest name in the ID world. playful wallpapers, chevron fabrics, green striped carpet and hardwood floors painted a light blue-grey like the oceanside just a block away; no corner was left untouched.
i tried to fit these lucite and pleather stools into my suitcase…no go.
oversized light sconces with a mustard yellow trim at the top-c'est magnifique!
the stitching of this white logo turns an upholstered chair into a CHAIR !
one can never go wrong with white orchids…
this could have easily looked like a bad thrift store find in any other space…yet set against the sexy interiors, this little pekinese lamp adds a touch of fab. when can we go back? la la land it is for me.
for you design 'lovers'…
happy Vday ! some heart shaped architecture and design to feast your eyes…Hope all have found love somewhere – a lover, best-friend, furry friend…
wouldn't this make a fabulous roller coaster support?
salt and pepper shakers for your savory side?
this took the hands of one sweet carpenter
edward scissorhands has got nothin on this guy
i can imgagine the little pieces of folded paper that inspired this
a great idea for bridal shower/birthday party decor…
i hope cupid has struck you with some arrows today – (or at least some design ideas…) <3
morrocan table goes Zing !
i had this vintage side table i found (yes, believe me) leaned up against a dumpster in my old building of 250 Moore St, Bushwick, NY, Earth. It was originally plain brown wood, no paint. he lived in my loft there for a while, a painted with white and blue paint and changed out the knobs to Anthropologie ones…
but something just wasn't right in our new digs. so i had a spell of genius pass over me and…
this paint is valspar 'poppy' in high gloss.
i used a thatch print stencil i found on ebay for the accent.
a bronze metallic spray paint creates the shiny sparkly design.
and this is the final look ! Voila, mes amis ! even my husband who isn't keen to notice such things said 'Oh wow, that looks so much better ! ' … a little paint and creativity gave this old table a fab new feel…and she now complements my magenta/lime/mustard yellow dining decor… success !!! winning ! (sorry, had to….)
would scarlett have made these into a dress?
while working on our house, i had this vision… to make an Orange, Black/White bathroom… the following is the result. I made these curtains from $19.99 cafe curtains (Target.com)
i went to the famous sag harbor 'five and dime' store that has quite an impressive crafting section to buy 1) striped ribbon 2) rope 3) invisible double-sided iron-on tape for the hem (what a mouthful!)
i cut the curtains to line up with the edge of the window ledge, then made a 'hem' with the iron-on tape, and used a nifty (cheating!) glue gun for the ribbon and rope feature. (if i'd really been fancy i would have hand sewn this part, don't tell my mother the truth)
this is the rest of the bathroom- looks pretty sweet, huh? the bahama wall paper and BRIGHT orange paint really compliment each other
and a little funny – she did a pretty swell job, that scarlett…
josephine's miami beach glamour in the sky
this weekend we visited miami beach, fl for the holiday. this is my grandmother-in-law, josephine vineberg's beautiful collins avenue condo. below is the view off her veranda; great for hurricane tracking or people watching on the many boats and yachts below…
she has lived here for decades and although not a professional decorator has quite a knack for the pristinely divine.
josephine has lived a grandiose life; travelling the world collecting furniture and accessories from far away lands.
she knows just how to pair the classic color combo; blue and white…
she is an avid reader and has an extensive library full of mystery novels (her favorite). some are first editions and rare finds
jo commisioned this bar and breakfast nook, made of two giant slabs of heavy blue marble. i can't imagine who got to carry that up the elevator.
a powder room fit for a queen – this wall on left is completely mirrored, on the opposite wall sits framed sheet music of favorite musicals, and a white, soft fur serves as a bath mat.
and here is jo herself. i've never seen her without a bright matching outfit, full face of makeup and hair coiffed in movie-star level perfection.
this ain't no picklin' jar
Being a gal of the South, I can't help but tell all ya'll about my new found obsession…(can you hear my accent coming back already?) a trend has begun in the crafting world to turn old mason jars into-what! lamps?! Yes, friends, it is possible. Take a mason jar with lid- drill hole in top of said lid, insert a regular light bulb base and put inside whatever flora or fauna your little heart desires. These can be made as desk lamps or hung upside down in clusters from a ceiling as a chandelier style– go crazy !
included i photographed ideas of what to put inside your jar, seashells from your latest trip to St. Barts, faux birds from the flower district, colored pencils from your child's playroom; in essence there are no rules.
Fill with heart-shaped sugar cookies for your sweetie on the 14th, place a wrapped gift inside for granma's birthday… i could go on and on ! Happy crafting-love, akn
garage makeover
Who needs a garage? We decided to nix the garage part of the house and add on an entertainment suite or 'great room' as they like to call it out east. We installed a gas (remote control!) fireplace, four skylights and lots of windows so we can see who's in the pool or stealing our garbage cans. The bookshelves were built in and I chose Benjamin Moore 'Blue Jeans' paint for the insides- nifty, huh !? A tile floor with wood grain was laid down to look like wood but easier on a body to clean. The bar was my personal touch; our contracter said..'yes but what do YOU want in the room, annie?'…
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The Bell Trading Company was founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1932 by Jack Michelson and his wife Mildred. They sold Native American Indian jewelry at various tourist locations in the southwestern United States until 1972.
Their main competitor was Maisel's Indian Trading Post who merged with Bell Trading Company in 1935.
The Bell company got its name from Jack's wife, whose maiden name was Bell.
The types of jewelry sold by Bell Trading included sterling silver, nickel silver, gold, and copper.
Over the years numerous hallmarks were used on items sold by Bell Trading. The hallmarks typically included the image of a bell or that of an arrow sign post with a bell sign hanging from it. Shown here a just a few of Bell Trading Company's hallmarks.
According to a reader who researched the trademark records, the mark "Bell Jewelry" (top middle picture below) was first used in 1935.
The "Arrow post hanging bell sign" (top right, middle, and bottom left pics below) was first used in 1961.


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Jennifer Lopez's Sun-Kissed Skin & Bold Red Lips At The 2016 Golden Globe Awards
As expected, Jennifer Lopez totally killed it on the Golden Globes red carpet! The 'Shades of Blue' star looked beyond stunning pairing a sleek hairstyle with sexy, sun-kissed skin and a bold red lip. Get the details on her winning look here!
Jennifer Lopez, 46, looked beyond amazing arriving to the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 10! As always, the actress totally stole the show, slipping into a gorgeous Giambattista Valli gown that looked that much prettier when paired with her bold red lipcolor and radiant, sun-kissed skin. Get the full run-down on her beauty look here!
Ok, is it just us, or can JLo do no wrong? The L'Oreal brand ambassador completely stole the show for us tonight as she stepped out in this jaw-dropping hair and makeup look. Though her mustard-colored gown was the real show-stopper here, she made sure to compliment its bold hue by giving her skin a sexy, sun-kissed glow. To create the look, makeup artist Mary Phillips first applied Armani Prima Eye and Lip Contour Perfector on the upper eye lid and around all around the mouth and lips. Next, she created a natural 3D effect by layering sheerer colors of L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation in Natural Tan.
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Jennifer Lopez's Sleek Hair & Sun-Kissed Skin At The 2016 Golden Globe Awards
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Christ on the Cross, "The Coup de Lance"
Oil on panel
429 x 311 cm
Inventory number 297
As the sun is eclipsed by the moon, the crucified Christ succumbs to death. The condemned men
beside him are still alive, but soldiers are about to hasten their end. To the right, the
unrepentant thief Gestas puts up a struggle. Dismas, the repentant thief, stares resignedly at the
heavens. At the foot of the cross, Mary, John the Evangelist and Mary wife of Cleophas lament the
death of Christ. Mary Magdalene tries in vain to ward off the spear of the blind Roman soldier
Rubens strongly emphasises the aftermath of the coup de lance. The Church was, after all, born from the wound in Christ's right side: when drops of Christ's blood fell into the eyes of Longinus, he regained sight and converted to Christianity, like the centurion in the far left of the painting, Dismas, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. The latter two, both of whom were secret disciples of Jesus, watch on in horror from a distance.
The Adoration of the Magi
Oil on panel
Ca. 1624
447 x 336 cm
Inventory number 298
A colourful procession enters a stable supported by an ancient column. The column is a reference
to the destroyed kingdom of David. It was from his bloodline that the Messiah was born, heralding
the dawn of a new world. On the right, Mary shows her son to the three magi, who are accompanied by
servants, soldiers, horses and camels. Gaspar kneels and offers frankincense. Melchior, the figure
in red, gives gold. And the Moorish King Balthasar, with turban, has brought myrrh. The three men
represent the lands and races who knew of the birth of Jesus. He was predestined to save humanity
from the clutches of evil, symbolised in the painting by the cobweb on the right.
The scene is represented from a frog's-eye view, creating an imposing effect, and quite fittingly so, because the fluency and the rhythm of the brushwork are simply phenomenal, all the more so as the Master is said to have completed the painting in just two weeks.
Teresa of Ávila Obtains Bernardino de Mendoza's Release from Purgatory through the Intercession of Christ
Oil on canvas
194 x 139 cm
Inventory number 299
Bernardino de Mendoza had earned his place in Heaven. During his life, the Spanish nobleman had
been a diplomat, a historiographer, a priest and a generous benefactor. He had donated his land
near Valladolid to Saint Teresa of Ávila to establish a convent. But then Mendoza died
unexpectedly, so that he did not receive the last Sacrament, the anointing of the sick. Teresa,
devastated by the fact that he would go to purgatory, prayed for his Salvation, whereupon Christ
descended from the skies to tell her that her supplication had saved Mendoza's soul.
Both aspects are represented in Rubens painting. Christ appears before the kneeling saint and shows her how an angel is pulling Mendoza from the sea of flames. The second angel, alongside Christ, leads the benefactor to Heaven. A third cherub welcomes Mendosa to eternal bliss.
Christ on the Straw
Oil on panel
Centre panel, 138 x 108 cm; side panels, 136 x 40 cm
Inventory number 300-304
This is an epitaph triptych for the merchant Jan Michielsen and his wife Maria Maes, who lie
interred in the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. The central panel shows Joseph of Arimathea
laying the body of Christ on some straw, a medieval ritual from which the painting derives its
popular name. The old disciple lifts his dead master to wrap his upper body in a shroud. Beside
him, Mary holds a sweat cloth to cover the face of her son. John and Mary Magdalene look on
On the inside of the side panels, we notice the patron saints of the couple: Mary with Child and John the Evangelist. On the outside, Rubens portrayed Mary, once again with Child, and Christ as Salvator Mundi or saviour of the world. With this painting, the artist expressed the belief that, on the Last Day, the deceased will rise from death to enter the Celestial Kingdom, just as Christ did.
The epitaph of Jan Michielsen and his wife Maria Maes is on loan to the exhibition "Reunion. From Quinten Metsijs to Peter Paul Rubens. Masterpieces from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Return to the Cathedral of Our Lady".
The Last Communion of Francis of Assisi
Oil on panel
422 x 266 cm
Inventory number 305
When Saint Francis felt that his end was drawing near, he asked his fellow friars to lay him
naked on the floor before the altar in the chapel of Santa Maria degli Angeli - the so-called
'Porziuncola' - near Assisi. Covering the wound in his side with his left hand, he lifted his eyes
to heaven and spoke to his companions: "I have done my duty; may Christ teach you yours". With a
great sense of tragedy,
Rubens depicted Saint Francis kneeling in the foreground. His habit and cord lie
at the bottom of the stairs. A priest offers him the Eucharist. Nine friars minor are witnesses to
the scene. Three angels, one of whom carries a laurel wreath, enter the church through the window
in the top of the painting.
At the time, representations of the death of Saint Francis were popular. They confirmed the notion that the saint chose to die naked, like the crucified Christ. This way, he remained an example for the faithful up to the moment of his death.
The Education of Mary
Oil on canvas
194 x 140 cm
Inventory number 306
Saint Anne is seated on a marble bench in a summer garden. Standing beside her is the young
Mary. Joachim looks endearingly over the shoulder of his wife at their daughter. Mary has a book in
her hand, but she is not reading. Her gaze is directed at the viewer. Two angels descend from
heaven with a garland of roses. They crown Mary as the 'Mother of God' and 'Bride of the Father'.
The thornless rose on the right is a symbol of Mary&'s immaculate conception.
According to non-Biblical texts, Joachim and Anne gave their daughter to the service of the Temple when she was three. She would stay there up to age twelve and succeed in distinguishing herself from the other temple virgins through her geniality, her exceptional piety and a remarkable knowledge of the Holy Scripture. This painting most probably depicts a visit by Anne and Joachim to their daughter in the temple.
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas
Oil on panel
Centre panel, 143 x 123 cm; side panels, 146 x 55 cm
Inventory number 307-311
The central panel depicts, among other things, the apparition of Christ to the apostle Thomas.
The latter, in the right of the picture, would not believe that the Son of God had risen from the
dead. The presence of the apostles Peter and Paul refers to the notion of forgiveness, the second
theme of the painting. Peter renounced Jesus on three occasions and Paul, before his conversion,
had persecuted Christians. Yet Christ forgave them their sins and allowed them into the Heavenly
On the side panels, Rubens portrayed Nicolaas Rockox and his wife Adriana Perez. The triptych was, after all, intended as an epitaph for the prominent Antwerp couple in the Church of the Friars Minor Recollects. Rockox is shown holding his hand to his chest in a gesture of love. Adriana is depicted with a rosary, a symbol of faith. They are begging for forgiveness of their sins and asking to be admitted to heaven.
The epitaph of Nicolaas Rockox and his wife Adriana Perez is presently on loan to the exhibition "Guests in the Rockox House Museum".
Holy Family with Parrot
Oil on panel
Ca. 1614
163 x 189 cm
Inventory number 312
The Holy Family is reposing in the shadow of a wall. Mary lovingly runs her hand through the
curly hair of her son, who is sitting on her lap holding an apple. To the right, Jospeh looks on
with an expression of both worry and tenderness. Behind the three figures, a brightly coloured
parrot is nibbling at a vine that has overrun a column.
The apple, parrot and vine all refer to the foundations of Christianity. The apple represents the original sin of Adam and Eve, from which humanity shall be redeemed by the Messiah. The parrot and vine are symbols of Mary's virginal motherhood and martyrdom.
Originally, the painting featured only Mary, Jesus and the cradle. Rubens later added the parrot, the landscape and Joseph. He subsequently donated the work to the Guild of Saint Luke, from where it was eventually acquired by the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Christ on the Cross
Oil on canvas
221 x 121 cm
Inventory number 313
The crucified Christ, with hands and feet pierced by nails, lifts his head and looks up to the
heavens. At the foot of the cross, we notice the letters 'N' and 'R', the initials of Rubens's
friend and patron Nicolaas Rockox, who commissioned the work. The town in the background is the old
Jerusalem. Christ's dramatic expression and the muscularity of his body are characteristically
This composition, with a lonely crucified Christ, was new in religious painting. Previously, artists had invariably depicted the crucifixion with secondary figures. The new variant would become a source of inspiration to many other painters. Rubens himself produced different versions of the scene. Art historians disagree on whether this particular version is entirely the work of Rubens.
The Holy Trinity
Oil on panel
158 x 152 cm
Inventory number 314
The painting depicts God in heaven enthroned on clouds, as the light of His greatness shines all
around. The dead Christ lies before Him on a shroud, with arms limp alongside his body and legs
stretched out before him. The stigmata - the wounds in his side, hands and feet - are gaping. Blood
oozes from his forehead. Alongside God, the Holy Spirit appears in the form of a white dove. In the
background, two angels are depicted with the Arma Christi or Instruments of the Passion: the whip,
the crown of thorns and the lance of Longinus on the left, the nails of the crucifixion on the
Rubens produced this painting for Judoca Van der Capelle, the wife of the Antwerp clerk Jan de Pape. It decorated the Holy Trinity altar at the Carmelite church. The Holy Trinity represents salvation, grace and blessed celestial life. No surprise, then, that the couple were buried before the altar.
The Baptism of Christ
Oil on canvas
411 x 675 cm
Inventory number 707
Christ is depicted knee-deep in the river Jordan, as John the Baptist, the figure on the bank,
pours water over his head. On the far left, angels are carrying the robe and some attributes of the
Messiah. Above Christ's head, the Holy Spirit descends from heaven in the form of a dove. The tree
in the centre effectively divides the canvas into two. To its right, some naked men are getting
ready for their own baptism.
Rubens produced this painting during his stay in Italy, where he worked as a court painter to Duke Vincenzo I Gonzaga. The dynamic and the foreshortened figures in the painting are characteristic of Rubens's 'Italian period'from 1600 to 1608. In this particular work, the influence of prominent Italian masters such as Tintoretto, Michelangelo and Raphael are clearly noticeable.
Holy Virgin Surrounded by Saints
Oil on canvas
546 x 401 cm
Inventory number IB1958.001
This painting originally adorned the high altar of the Augustinian church in Antwerp. It is one
of the best and largest altarpieces by
At the centre, Mary sits enthroned with the infant Jesus on her lap. The child is placing a ring on Saint Catharine's finger. On the steps before the Virgin's throne, Rubens depicted various saints. At the top stand Peter with key, Paul with sword, Joseph and John the Baptist, accompanied by two angels and a lamb.
At the bottom, Rubens represented ten holy figures that were important to the Augustinians. The patron saint Augustine, with a flaming heart in hand, stares piercingly at the viewer. Beside him there are two other spiritual saints who, like Augustine, protected the Church with words. The military saints to the left did the same, but with deeds. Behind them stands a group of four female saints.
The Lamentation of Christ
Oil on panel
55 x 73 cm
Inventory number 319
On a shroud that is spread out on some straw lies the naked body of Christ, his shoulders
leaning against his mother and his head resting on her chest. In a gesture of resignation, Mary
closes her son's eyes. Behind her stands John. By her side, Mary Magdalene is tearing her hair out
in grief. Further to the right, we notice three more female figures, kneeling. The first weeps into
a handkerchief, the second leans forward to hide her tears, and the third looks desperately up to
the heavens, as if to ask God to explain the sorrowful death.
The objects in the foreground are references to preceding events. The nails, tongs and claw hammer refer to the crucifixion and the descent from the cross. The broom and the lantern were used to clean the rock tomb. And the basin with sponge and the pail with towel are the tools with which Christ's body has been washed. Finally, Mary Magdalene's balm jar and Nicodemus's box with aromatic oils are reminiscent of the unction.
Christ on the Cross
Anthony van Dyck
Oil on panel
104 x 72 cm
Inventory number 406
This painting shows Christ in the loneliness of his suffering. His tormented gaze is directed
towards heaven as he speaks his final words: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Marc
15:34). The background, consisting of a brief barren landscape and a stormy sky, enhances the
dramatic impact of the composition. In the top left, we see the solar eclipse that occurred at the
time of Christ's death.
Strikingly, van Dyck omitted any further references to the context of the crucifixion. There are no elements whatsoever referring to Golgotha, the site where Christ was crucified. And the figures of Mary, John the Evangelist, and Dismas and Gestas - the repentant and unrepentant thieves - are conspicuously absent. The effect of these omissions is that the viewer can focus fully on the central theme of the composition: the death agony of the Messiah.
The Descent from the Cross
Oil on canvas
125 x 92 cm
Inventory number 315
The disciples of Christ lower his dead body from the cross and cover it in a shroud. The figure
in the bright red attire at the bottom is John the Evangelist. He can barely keep his balance as he
receives the heavy body. To the left, Mary reaches out for her son. The kneeling figure of Mary
wife of Cleophas looks up at Christ, while Mary Magdalene holds on to his leg.
This rendering is a smaller version of the central panel of the altarpiece of the arquebusiers guild in the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. The two versions are identical, save for some minor details. The painting originally adorned the former church of the friars minor, also in Antwerp. In 1794, when Napoleon abolished all churches and monasteries, it was taken to France. It later became part of the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.


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We work hard to make SNHU a great place at which to work because it is the right thing to do. However, it is also gratifying to see that effort nationally recognized and across so many categories.
Manchester, NH (PRWEB) July 29, 2011
Southern New Hampshire University was recognized in the recently completed "2011 Great Colleges to Work For" survey conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
This is the fourth year in a row that SNHU has received this honor, however this year SNHU is also designated as an Honor Roll recipient. The Honor Roll acknowledges those colleges and universities that scored consistently well across all 13 categories of best practices and policies. Southern New Hampshire University received recognition in multiple categories including:
- Professional/Career Development Programs;
- Compensation & Benefits;
- Facilities;
- Workspaces & Security;
- Job Satisfaction;
- Work/Life Balance
The results, released in The Chronicle's fourth annual report on The Academic Workplace, are based on a survey of nearly 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities.
"We work hard to make SNHU a great place at which to work because it is the right thing to do. However, it is also gratifying to see that effort nationally recognized and across so many categories," said SNHU President Paul LeBlanc. "The university is an economic engine for the area, creating 90 good paying jobs in the last 18 months alone with more to come. Our ability to recruit and keep excellent people will be enhanced with this honor."
The Chronicle is the nation's most important source of news about colleges and universities. "With the Great Colleges program, The Chronicle can provide even more of the vital information our readers rely on – unbiased reporting on which colleges are being innovative in their workplace practices," said Chronicle Editor Jeffrey J. Selingo.
Please visit The Chronicle of Higher Education to learn more about the 2011 Great Colleges to Work For Survey.
About Southern New Hampshire University
The university has 2,500 traditional, full-time undergraduate day students and a total enrollment in all divisions of 14,000. Programs are offered on campus, online and on location at our centers in New Hampshire and Maine. The university offers programs in business, culinary arts, teacher education, hospitality management and liberal arts.
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Alfalfa supplies not only a great source of highly digestible fibre, but high quality protein along with naturally low levels of sugar and starch. It is also a great natural source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, including Vitamin E and selenium. All of the Mollichaff Alfalfa products contain the nutrient rich leaf as well as the stalk of the plant.
Mollichaff Alfalfa Light is a high fibre forage and can be used as a partial hay replacer. The alfalfa in Mollichaff Alfalfa Light is blended with high quality oat straw, providing a great source of highly digestible fibre. Plus it is low in sugar, starch and energy levels making it suitable for laminitics, overweight horses or those that need a low energy diet. It carries the HoofKind logo.
Mollichaff Alfalfa is a palatable, high fibre forage, providing high quality protein that is highly digestible and of course still naturally low in sugar and starch. By providing a "slow release" energy level that is similar to medium energy hard feed, Mollichaff Alfalfa offers a far more natural feed to replace cereals in the diet. The high palatability makes it great for fussy feeders.
Mollichaff Alfalfa Oil provides controlled energy and condition for horses and ponies. Mollichaff Alfalfa Oil combines pure alfalfa with a generous dressing of pure soya oil and contains no molasses. The energy level is similar to that of a medium energy hard feed, providing 'slow-release' energy and will not cause the fizziness or excitability associated with grains. This makes it ideal for horses and ponies that require increased condition or energy. Plus Mollichaff Alfalfa Oil carries the HoofKind logo to denote that it is naturally low in both sugar and starch, making it suitable for laminitics.
As with all the products in the HorseHage and Mollichaff range, the new alfalfa range will be backed by our 100% quality guarantee and offers great value for money.
Look out for our special September and October offer of £1 off a bag, to celebrate the launch! (In participating stores while stocks last).
To celebrate the re-launch of our fantastic improved product, Mollichaff Extra, we are offering £1 off every bag!! This makes Mollichaff Extra one of the best value products available!
With an improved vitamin and mineral content and a lighter coating of molasses, Mollichaff Extra is suitable for all horses and ponies especially breeding and youngstock, and those on a low concentrate/high forage diet. Each kilogramme of Mollichaff Extra now provides at least 25% of the daily vitamin and mineral requirement of a 500kg horse. By carefully chosing a feed or chaff that is fortified with a full range of vitamins and minerals, you may find you have no need for expensive supplements to add to your horse's diet.
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We are delighted to announce that our sposored rider, Jeni Gilbert, and her Connemara pony, Flurrie, triumphed at the recent annual Endurance GB Awards. The pair took the titles of Senior and Supreme Champion as well as winning the Veteran Trophy and awards for The Best Unregistered Horse and Best Endurance Ride Results This Season. They were also runners-up for the Best Team award (four horses), and the Best Three Endurance Ride Results as well as achieving their 6400km award for successful competition.
This is a brilliant achievement for the pair, who are based near Huddersfield in Yorkshire, especially as Flurrie is now sixteen-years-old and is a native breed competing in a sport dominated by Arab horses. This is the second time Jeni and Flurrie have been crowned Endurance GB Supreme Champions so huge congratulations go to them, and good luck for 2012 season!
We will be attending several open days and evenings accross the UK over the next month to offer nutritional advice, support and answer any queries you may have. We will also have feed samples to give away, and some exciting offers for you to take advantage of!!
Click below to see which stores we will be attending and when. I hope to see you there!
Decathlon at Stockport are holding an open evening on Friday 16th September from 4-8pm where we will be on hand to answer any questions and offer equine nutritional advice.
There will be free samples up for grabs and we will be doing a special offer on Mollichaff Veteran for one night only!
We hope to see you there!
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JANUARY 27 – ROSEROSEROSE is an interactive sound installation that explores trauma, grief, and memory. The work fully activates through audience interaction, in two ways: preparation and submission. Preparation: guests arrange various provided sculptures on a table. These are read by sensors, where their arrangement composes an aural poem of fragmented recorded memories. Submission: one must kneel inside the piece, and bow their head in order to receive the newly composed aural poem. This resultant poem tells the story of personal loss and the ways in which grief manifests after the loss of the artist's grandmother. Operating from the intersection of religious, cultural, and sexual rituals, ROSEROSEROSE is one part of a larger poetic series about the fracturing of self-love after tragedy.
Opening reception: Friday, January 27 from 7-10 pm
Gallery Hours: Friday, January 27 from 1 to 10pm
Nick Von Kleist's work explores the potentials of sound and interactive media to expand the poetry's audience. He is currently a production manager for Lincoln Center's Boro-Linc program. He has worked on various productions including Laurie Anderson's Habeas Corpus, Marina Abramović's Goldberg, Lincoln Center's American Songbook, Great Performers, And Mostly Mozart. He was also a member of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More. He is a graduate of Eugene Lang College and Parsons of The New School, with degrees in Literature, Fine Arts, and Chinese (Mandarin). nvk has read, published, and performed in New York and the UK.


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A few weeks ago this beautiful coat popped up on an online consignment store for a ridiculous price. It was barely worn. So I didn't waste a second buying it! I was delirious! Finally, I will be able to wear the coat I coveted so much.
It arrived this afternoon at my doorstep. I wrapped myself in it. Stood in front of the mirror...Something seemed off. It felt bigger than the other size 1 Etoile coats I have tried. Is it because it is the newest coat I have bought and it hasn't suffered any shrinkage with time? Maybe.
All these years to be disappointed. It feel like I was meeting a long distance flame whom I have been idealizing for years to realize that he has flaws when we finally meet...
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PALM BEACH — Allen DeWeese, public defender and avid athlete, plans to stay on a track he entered five years ago.
Since 1979, DeWeese has successfully challenged a Palm Beach ordinance prohibiting topless jogging on this elegant island. Now, after a slow run through three courts, the ordinance has been upheld by a federal judge. DeWeese said Monday he will appeal that decision.
``I`m disappointed that in five years of litigation, this is the first adverse ruling we`ve had,`` said DeWeese, 37, a former Palm Beach resident who continues to run on a trail here along North Lake Way.
DeWeese, who maintains the ordinance violates his civil rights, said he will appeal a ruling signed last Thursday by U.S. District Judge Norman C. Roettger Jr. in Fort Lauderdale to the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta.
``It started out that the only interest I had in this thing was myself, but now I feel it is a question of principle that has arisen, and it`s not something I can simply let go,`` said DeWeese, who moved to West Palm Beach three years ago and has been an assistant public defender in Palm Beach County for seven years.
``The main principle is it bothers me the town is willing to litigate from here to eternity instead of accepting original rulings gracefully,`` said DeWeese, a champion rower who bikes and regularly runs six miles.
Roettger, however, sided with officials of this resort community.
``This ordinance represents a valid exercise of the town`s police power,`` Roettger concluded, ``in that it promotes the general welfare of Palm Beach. ``The court has found no fundamental rights to dress, speech or health at stake in this case.
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People often ask me for advice regarding Algarve hotels. To help you to prepare your trip to the most touristic region in Portugal, I made a list of what are for me the top 3 best hotels in the most visited places in Algarve.
Here, you'll find the top 3 of the 2 to 5 star hotels, with a price range of 46 to 278 euros, located in Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Faro, Lagos, Luz, Monte Gordo, Olhão, Portimão, Quarteira and Tavira.
What were the selection criteria when choosing the best Algarve hotels?
I've chosen hotels with more than 150 reviews and a score higher than 8/10, with free wi-fi. Than, I've chosen the hotel according to price, services and location.
Here is the top 3 of the best Algarve hotels:
Top 3 of the best hotels in Albufeira
1. Alfagar II Aparthotel**** 8,8/10
Aparthotel Alfagar II, one of the best Algarve hotels, benefits from a unique location with sea view and offers an unforgetable panoramic view. The access to Santa Eulália beach is private and only reachable by stairway. Guests will find other beautiful sand beaches a few kilometres away.
Price: 96€/night, 4 people
2. PortoBay Falésia**** 8,8/10
This hotel has a private access to the white sand Falésia beach and to two restaurants. It offers a lagoon like swimming pool with sea view, a wellness centre and a putting green.
Price: 144€/night, 2 people
3. Alísios**** 8,9/10
Raising from the Algarve cliffs, Alísios offers luxury accommodations with sea view. It has a panoramic terrace and an interior heated swimming pool with salt water.
Price: 145€/night, 2 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Armação de Pêra
1. Hotel Capela das Artes 8,3/10
With an outside pool, Hotel Capela das Artes is one of the best Algarve hotels and is located in Alcantarilha, 3 km from Armação de Pêra. This historic building offers free wi-fi access.
Price: 80€/night, 2 people
2. Pestana Viking Beach & SPA Resort**** 8,3/10
Located in Porches, Algarve, this luxurious spa resort offers panoramic views over the sea and has direct access to the beach. It also has 2 restaurants, an interior and an outside pool and a gym.
Price: 123€/night, 2 people
3. Amendoeira Golf Resort**** 8,8/10
Amendoeira Golf Resort is located amongst landscaped gardens in the centre of Algarve, 6 km from Armação de Pêra, and offers 2 professional golf courses. Elegant and self sufficient apartments are available along with a sports club and 2 pools.
Price: 147€/night, 2 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Faro
1. Stay Hotel Faro*** 8,2/10
This hotel is located 200 metres away from Manuel Bivar Garden and Faro Marina. Stay Hotel Faro has a bar and free wi-fi access everywhere and is one of the best Algarve hotels.
Price: 75€/night, 2 people
2. Hotel Eva**** 8,5/10
Hotel Eva, located in the centre of Faro, has an outside pool in the last floor terrace and a wellness centre with sauna and Turkish bath. The airport and the beach are 10 km away.
Price: 100€/night, 2 people
3. Hotel Faro**** 8,2/10
Located in the centre of Faro, 5 minutes walking distance from the train station and the bus station, this modern hotel offers a beautiful view over the old city, the marina and the Ria Formosa Nature Park. Free wi-fi access is available in the hotel.
During summer time, Hotel Faro offers a free shuttle service to Faro beach, where you'll find the hotel Beach Club.
Price: 110€/night, 2 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Lagos
1. Hotel Mar Azul** 8,4/10
Hotel Mar Azul is one of the best Algarve hotels and is located a 3 minute walking distance from the beach and offers an amazing view over Lagos bay and the rooms have cable TV. Lagos train station is a 15 minutes walking distance away.
Price: 55€/night, 2 people
2. Hotel Marina Rio**** 8,7/10
With view over the surrounded palm tree marina, this hotel offers a heated pool in the last floor and air-conditioned rooms with furnished balconies. Guests can relax and sunbathe at the spacious terrace.
Price: 97€/night, 2 people
3. Costa d'Oiro Ambiance Village**** 8,6/10
Costa d'Oiro Ambiance Village presents a Mediterranean architecture in the villas, gardens, terraces and pools scattered in the property. You'll find Dona Ana beach 300 metres away, in Lagos. Definitely one of the best Algarve hotels!
Price: 119€/night, 2 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Luz
1. Montinho do Ouro**** 8,2/10
This hotel is located in Luz beach, 6 km from the Atlantic Ocean. Separate pools are available for adults and children; tennis courts and massage services are available too.
Price: 77€/night, 2 people
2. Estrela da Luz**** 9,1/10
Located around 2 outside pools, Estrela da Luz offers luxurious and self-sufficient apartments with private balconies. It's only 500 metres away from shops and seafood restaurants of Luz beach.
Price: 91€/night, 2 people or 165€/night, 4 people
3. Hotel Belavista da Luz**** 8,4/10
With view over Luz beach bay and the sand beach only 600 metres away, this family management hotel offers 2 outside pools. Every room has its private balcony and air-conditioning.
Price: 114€/night, 2 people or 170€/night, 4 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Monte Gordo
1. Hotel Apolo*** 8,1/10
Hotel Apolo is located in the centre of Vila Real de Santo António and offers a pool and rooms with balconies and free wi-fi access. Guadiana river, which marks the border between Portugal and Spain, is a 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
Price: 76€/night, 2 people or 87€/night, 4 people (same room)
2. Eurotel Altura**** 8,5/10
Eurotel Altura Hotel is located in the white sand Altura beach. Every room has a balcony and sea view. Breakfast buffet is included and parking is free.
Price: 130€/night, 2 people or 206€/night, 4 people
3. Praia Verde Boutique Hotel**** 9,2/10
Praia Verde Boutique Hotel – Design Hotels is located among the green pine trees, 800 metres from Verde beach; an outside pool is available. There is a buffet style restaurant and a bar only a 5 minutes driving distance from Monte Gordo and its casino.
Price: 187€/night, 2 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Olhão
1. Quinta dos Poetas**** 9,1/10
Quinta dos Poetas is located in Olhão rural area and offers rooms with private balconies with panoramic views over the surrounding landscape. A pool, a putting green and a fitness room are available making this one of the best Algarve hotels.
Price: 88€/night, 2 people
2. Real Marina Hotel & Spa***** 8,9/10
With views over Ria Formosa Nature Park and the marina, this 5 star hotel has luxurious rooms with flat screen televisions and balconies. Among other amenities, you'll have outside and interior pools with panoramic sea views.
Price: 118€/night, 2 people
3. Vila Monte Farm House**** 8,8/10
Recently renewed, Vila Monte – Farm House offers a quiet retreat with a garden and 2 pools, in Moncarapacho, 10 km away from Olhão. This hotel has a typical Algarve architecture and is divided into 4 buildings and is a 10 minutes driving distance from Fuseta beach.
Price: 278€/night, 2 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Portimão
1. Hotel Made Inn** 8,3/10
Made Inn Portimão has modern rooms with free wi-fi, only a 10 minutes walking distance from Portimão train station and surrounded by shops and restaurants. The hotel has a terrace that offers panoramic views over the city.
Price: 46€/night, 2 people
2. Hotel da Rocha**** 8,8/10
Hotel da Rocha offers direct access to Rocha beach. It has contemporary design suites with sea view and inland view. There, you'll have free wi-fi access and 24 hours reception desk.
Price: 90€/night, 2 people or 145€/night, 4 people
3. Tivoli Marina Portimão**** 8,4/10
Located in a complex with sea view and near Portimão marina, this hotel is a 5 minutes walking distance from Rocha beach. It has 2 salt water pools and air-conditioned suites with furnished balconies.
Price: 131€/night, 2 people or 186€/night, 4 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Quarteira
1. Dom José Beach Hotel*** 8,3/10
Dom José Beach Hotel offers panoramic sea views and is located just next to Quarteira beach. It has modern rooms with flat screen televisions and an outside pool.
Price: 96€/night, 2 people
2. Aquashow Park**** 8,4/10
Located next to Aquashow Aqua Park, this 4 star hotel has rooms with private balconies. Interior and outside pools are available, a whirlpool bathtub and a fitness centre too.
Price: 114€/night, 2 people
3. As Cascatas Resort & Spa***** 8,9/10
As Cascatas is located in Vilamoura and offers elegant suites with balconies and views over the resort gardens and a golf course. It has 6 pools and a gym. All features that make this one of the most beautiful Algarve hotels.
Price: 163€/night, 2 people or 229€/night, 4 people
Top 3 of the best hotels in Tavira
1. Castro Marim Golfe and Country Club**** 9/10
Castro Marim Golfe and Country Club is one of the best Algarve hotels and is a 230 hectare property in Castro Marim with beautiful sea views over Guadiana river. It has self sufficient villas with private and shared pools.
Price: 95€/night, 4 people
2. Vila Galé Albacora**** 8,1/10
Vila Galé Albacora is a 4 star resort located in Ria Formosa Nature Park. This hotel is near Tavira island and a 15 minutes driving distance from Faro Airport.
Price: 125€/night, 2 people
3. Ozadi Tavira Hotel**** 8,5/10
Another of the best Algarve hotels is OZADI Tavira Hotel. Located in Tavira, it offers an outside pool and a fitness centre. With a contemporary design, this hotel also offers free wi-fi.
Price: 140€/night, 2 people or 190€/night, 4 people
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It actually may not have been very long, but it feels like forever. And I may or may not be blogging as frequently, for a bit. My husband and I are going through a rough spot, more or less. I've had overwhelming support from friends, and it's definitely helped get me through the weekend, but naturally my regular blogging schedule has suffered. I have been, in the meantime, painting like a madwoman and gathering up some art to sell. My Etsy shop now has way more art in it, and that makes me happy.
I am also realizing that since I want 2012 to be such a positive year, positive changes are in order, and most of that includes mindset. (It's very hard to be positive with marriage problems, by the way) but again thanks to support I've gotten and a general peaceful feeling, I'd say all things considered I'm doing decently well. I've started yoga, I've already spoken about another possible Sweden trip with several Swedish friends, I am planning a well-needed road trip for this weekend, and there are other things to keep me occupied.
I'm really thinking about having a weekly art feature. Art is a very important part of my life (one of the main parts of my life, honestly) but I don't know what I should call it, or what day to have it, or anything like that. Guess I'll have to think about it more when I have less to do (Valentine's making, road trip planning, and so on) but for now, I wanted to share a few random images while I update my blog design and try to organize all the stuff awaiting my organization. Haha.