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A number of years ago in the 1980s the term "walk-in" gained popularity especially with new age thinkers. Ruth Montgomery first coined it in a book published in 1979: Strangers Among Us [1].
peaceful co-existence between the dissociative parts and personalities or a hunger for integration.
Walk-Ins were high vibrational beings who replaced "souls" that wanted to leave due to personal trauma [1]. Later in the 1980s and 90s the walk-in name was expanded to include a permanent or temporary stay by the higher vibrational being and/or sharing knowledge with the individual host [2].
Composite Beings have been with us before our current written history
However when knowledge and experience are shared between the original host and the higher vibrational being there is a blending. This is a Composite Being. Usually the single "walk-in" experience was obscured or cloistered from the host for many years until an urge for healing becomes oriented towards either peaceful co-existence between the dissociative parts and personalities or a hunger for integration.
Composite Beings have been with us before our current written history and occur for a variety of opposing reasons:
The Host (receptive vessel):
- Is an old soul in the cycle of reincarnation
- Has had single or numerous severe traumatic events and/or losses in childhood or adolescence
- Has responded to trauma with a Dissociative Personality Disorder strategy over time
- In the multiple dissociative states including Alternate Personalities there is a great longing for unification and/or peace and balance.
A Higher Vibrational Being (active vessel):
- The Higher Vibrational Being is an older soul than the host
- Has a karma/dharma link with the receptive vessel or host
- Provides a unifying personality feature and strength of character needed by the host
- The Higher Vibrational Being is on an active mission that allows healing to occur for the host while healing energies spill over to humanity at large directly and/or indirectly
- The Higher Vibrational Being's mission besides healing may extend to other areas.
The Neutral Vessel is Planet Earth.
Composite Beings are attracted to one another whether or not they are aware of the composite blending within themselves for the purpose of awakening and healing.
Once a fractured personality strategy is acknowledged in the conscious ego of the host where the Composite Being is acknowledged and recognized and healing begins other Composite Beings are attracted to one another on a higher vibrational level for the purpose of their missions.
When awakening begins to blossom within the Composite Being other Composite beings on the same or higher vibrational frequency are drawn to each other. The other Composite Beings are on a continuum of self-discovery where they may assist or be assisted by each other for the purpose of healing and fulfilling the individual and collective missions.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk-in
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk-in
[2] http://www.crystalinks.com/walk_ins.html


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Obituary of Genevieve J. Bertolone
Genevieve passed peacefully on July 9, 2018 at the age of 89. Known as Jean or Jenny by family and friends, she was a bright light to all who knew her. Even though she joins her husband and two sons her family will miss her tremendously. She is predeceased by her husband, Vincent A. Sr.; sons, Vincent A. Jr. & Thomas J Bertolone; parents Joseph & Rachel LaRocca; siblings, Lucy Skillaci, Mickey Fantauzzo, Angelina O'Hara, Christina King, Charlie, Eddie, Joe & Louie LaRocca. She is survived by her children, Jim (Iris) Bertolone & Theresa (Peter Burnett) Bertolone; daughter-in-law Pam Jakus Bertolone; grandchildren, Raphael Morales, David, Vincent E., Jacqueline, Matthew Bertolone & Christina Burnett; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tyler, Adriel Genevieve & Luke; siblings, Rose Benham, Mary Cucinotti, Elizabeth (Jim) Toohey, Virginia Pascarella, Julia Szymkuc, Paul (Josephine) LaRocca; uncle Sam Guarneri; cousin JoAnn Guarneri; sister-in-law Laura Bertolone; dear friend Wanda LaMarca; several nieces & nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff at Shore Winds Nursing Home for the wonderful care they gave to Genevieve. For more information about Jean visit www.bartolomeo.com
Jean's Life Story will be shared at her visitation Monday, July 16th, 3-7 PM at the Funeral Home,1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Her Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, July 17th, 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home, immediately followed by her being laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 in Jean's memory.
Genevieve grew up in a very large family. Her parents, Joseph & Rachel LaRocca had 15 children. In her early years she always looked forward to family time in the warm summer months at Charlotte Beach. As was customary for many families during the depression, as soon as the children were able, they would go to work to help support their family.
Her early strong work ethic found her working at Stromberg Carlson, Bausch & Lomb, Kodak and then part time for McCurdy's.
Family time was precious to Genevieve. In her early years she enjoyed spending time at her mother's house on Jones Ave. Her family vacations consisted of a yearly trip to Niagara Falls for 2 days. Anytime family was together, it was exciting for Genevieve. Her grandkids came to know her as "Grandma Meatball."
Genevieve enjoyed simple things in life. Ironically as she grew older she found herself right back in Charlotte once again. She loved dancing throughout her whole life and recently had been participating with seniors dancing in the Robach Center in Charlotte. Genevieve was very good at making clothing, performing alterations and generally talented at sewing. Her rose bushes satisfied her gardening desires and she always had roses in bloom in her yard over the summer.
Genevieve was the first generation in her family to be born in the US. Her family found their way back and forth to Italy and the US as she was growing up. Between travel and the need to support her family, she needed to leave school. However, this didn't keep her from learning. Genevieve was an avid reader. She especially enjoyed reading fiction & mystery novels. She prefered classical music and the artists of her day that she enjoyed were Elvis, Jerry Vale, Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin.
Genevieve's disposition was contagious. You couldn't help but to be a part of her laughter, easy going nature and her "forever" smile.
She embraced the diversity of others during a time in history when this wasn't very common. She welcomed everyone regardless of their color, religion, ethnicity, education or social status. She was generous to those she loved and always patient. Genevieve will truly be missed by those who knew and loved her and always fondly remembered!


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Family-friendly fun from Circus 1903. Magic and pyrotechnics from Inferno. Hollywood storytelling with soaring songs from Marilyn! The New Musical. All three of these shows have rolled through the Paris Theater over the past 18 months, all displaying longer-term Strip potential, none lasting longer than six months.
This classically styled Las Vegas Strip venue seats just over 1,400 and has hosted shows as varied as Barry Manilow and Engelbert Humperdinck, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Cheap Trick's Sgt. Pepper Live. It's the centerpiece of a resort that will mark 20 years next September; Paris Las Vegas' theme has held up surprisingly well over the years, and its casino remains very popular. The theater is in need of a steady winner to match the rest of its offerings.
Enter Salt-N-Pepa's I Love the' 90s: The Vegas Show, a concert residency produced by Las Vegas-based UD Factory with Universal Attractions Agency, which represents many of the acts rotating through the show including co-producers Salt-N-Pepa. The hip-hop trio of Cheryl James ("Salt"), Sandra Denton ("Pepa") and Deidra Roper ("Spinderella") opened the show last month along with Harlem rapper Rob Base ("It Takes Two") and harmonious R&B group All-4-One ("I Swear") as a tailored-for-Vegas version of the popular nostalgia tour that has been touring the country for three years. It's being billed as the first hip-hop residency on the Strip, but it's more accurately a genre-spanning celebration of the era; Spinderella played Guns N' Roses and Nirvana during her mid-show DJ set at the October 25 grand opening show.
"It's like a mixtape," says James. "We've been building the I Love the '90s brand for years on the road, and we decided we want to be in one place, so why not bring the experience to Vegas? On the tour, you do your set and they do theirs, and that's the night. But now we have a DJ bringing us in and out, so to me it feels more exciting. We had to make sure it was fabulous, because our name is on the thing."
The grand opening didn't disappoint. Salt-N-Pepa opened the show with crowd favorite "Shoop" before dusting off the 1986 track they call their "ratchet classic," "I'll Take Your Man." All-4-One hit the stage to sing ballad "I Can Love You Like That" and then returned to back up Rob Base on "Joy & Pain." Most audience members were out of their seats for the majority of the show, including SWV in the front row and Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath, who joins the production this month.
With accessible music that appeals to different age groups and a friendly format, I Love the '90s could be the winner the Paris Theater needs. When the stars perform their respective hits—especially Salt-N-Pepa, an iconic hip-hop act that still captivates with infinite energy and style—the show feels like a hit. It will be interesting to see if that energy stays high when other acts take their turns, an intriguing part of the production that begins this weekend when En Vogue and Kid 'n Play join Rob Base. McGrath teams with En Vogue and Kid 'n Play November 15-19, before Salt-N-Pepa returns on November 22.
SALT-N-PEPA'S I LOVE THE '90S: THE VEGAS SHOW Thursday-Monday, 9 p.m., $74-$190. Paris Theater, 702-777-2782.


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Pay It Forward Farm (PIFF) has announced that Carolyn Haase, recent General Dynamics Information Technology retiree, has been elected to serve on its board. Ms. Haase is a Spring Hill resident who is an active volunteer at the Wellington in Seven Hills. She brings her experience in event planning, curriculum design and training to PIFF. She has also agreed to become the organization's Volunteer Coordinator.
Since January 2010, the Pay It Forward Farm has been helping single mothers from Hernando and Pasco counties gain confidence and skills by participating in one-on-one goal setting sessions and by taking courses in computer literacy, public speaking, sewing, car repair and cooking and meal planning. Members'children get educational help through the volunteer tutoring program as well as socializing and arts and crafts.
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According to Paul Mampilly, financial analyst, strategist, and editor of Profits Unlimited, 2019 will be the year of investing in Super Materials. In one Mampilly's last video's, found on Banyan Hill, the finance guru explains how the emergence of Graphene and Spider Silk are massive windfalls waiting to happen.
Investing In SuperMaterials Of The Future
Graphene is the strongest and most expensive material in the world. In addition, it has excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and essentially considered the raw material of the future. For years, Graphene was this emerging technology stuck on "could." As promising as it is, it is far too expensive, and it takes a lot of effort in the lab. However, Paul Mampilly costs are diminishing, and according to his research Graphene will become a trillion-dollar market. Mampilly also explores various investments in futuristic ideas in his newletter, The $10 Million Portfolio.
Another emerging technology that excites Paul Mampilly is made from crustacean shells and spider silk. It's a super material called Shrilk. It's much stronger than plastic, resistant as aluminum but lighter in weight, and is also biodegradable, and experts say that it is one of the materials of the future. Besides the environmental community being interested, the medical community is looking at this material to use for suture threads and regeneration methods.
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Yee Chong Mu Gow Family Fighting Arts
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Our objective is to research the roots of Karate and
discover how the original kata were taught. The art is based around it's kata with the application of those forms as our basis.
We are about the individual and their journey on the path of Karate. Training is totally geared to the development of the
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part of us means you are not just a number but a valued member. Please see our contact page for more info on our Dojo. Shihan Lewis Whitney, 7th Dan can be contacted through the Kenshin-Ryu website.See our website at, or in the links section: http://kenshinryu.tripod.com
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The following blog was taken from the website of our sister company, Christmas Ready, which can be found at www.ChristmasReadyChatt.com .
It expounds a little further on lighting specifics. We hope you enjoy!
When someone is looking to hire a Christmas light installer, generally they are trying to avoid the time spent on unpacking, installing, and packing up their Christmas lights. Often, Christmas lights are tangled, broken, or otherwise in disrepair. Getting up on high ladders to install Christmas lights along roof and gutter lines, especially if they are in very high peaks, can be frustrating an unnerving.
By in large, there are only a few types of Christmas lights that are installed on the exterior of homes and businesses.
The first type are incandescent lights that contain a filament:
The second type of lights are LED's. These use remarkably less electricity than incandescent bulbs, but are more expensive. LED's are available in most any shape and size and mimic the traditional styling of incandescent bulbs.
All these lights are installed on houses using clips and when ran along roof and gutter lines. Lights ran along sidewalks and driveways can be installed using light stakes.
In you need to have your Christmas lights installed by professional Christmas light installers, please call Christmas Ready at 648-4408 or feel free to schedule your estimate online. We service the Greater Hamilton County areas including Chattanooga, Hixson, Soddy Daisy, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, and Cleveland, TN. We also cover Northwest Georgia including Ringgold, Chickamauga, Rossville, Dalton and Rock Springs, GA. And, we always travel as needed to service our clients« « Previous Post | Next Post » »


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FINRA has finally released their SIE and new Top off exam passing scores. The SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) Exam is a new, introductory-level FINRA exam for current non-registered staff members and prospective securities industries professionals who are not associated with a brokerage firm as well as individuals pursuing careers in the financial service industry. The SIE Exam, which is a prerequisite to working within the financial services industry, assesses a candidate's basic knowledge of securities industry topics
The SIE Exam will affect existing employees as well as new recruits, including interns, college students and career changers.
FINRA has released their passing scores for SIE and Top off Exams. The new updated passing exam scores:
Series 6 Topoff 70%
Series 7 Topoff 72%
Series 52 Topoff 70%
Series 57 Topoff 70%
Series 79 Topoff 73%
Series 99 Topoff 70%
* The Series 86/87 are unchanged
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Come one, come all and experience the insane fun that is the slot machine Crazy 7!
These simple 7 slot games offer a fun, colourful ride for both slot machine enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Created by the popular slot machine makers at Playtech.
This slot machine is one of many in their massive collection of slot machine casino games.
Top five slot machine Crazy 7 facts you don't want to miss!
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- The slot machine Crazy 7 has a traditional slot machine style, with only one payline. This makes the chances for winning with this type of slot machine a lot smaller.
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- The betting range for the free Crazy 7 slot machines is a max of three coins. The coin sizes vary between £0.01 all the way up to the max of £5.00.
- You can only bet three coins per spin. With the slot machine Crazy 7 you can make approximately 15 cents per spin.
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Free Crazy 7 slot machines: How to play, get bonuses and extras, and more
These 7 slot games are fairly easy to use and play. You get a single payline and four possible ways to win. You can bet a maximum of three coins per spin. The jackpot for slot machine Crazy 7 is up to 400 coins.
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Slot machine Crazy 7's paytable:
|1 coin
|2 coins
|3 coins
|One of each colour
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There are no wild symbols, scatter symbols or multipliers either.
The free Crazy 7 slot machines do not offer any bonus rounds or gambling options. Also, it is possible to have the reels stop in between the sevens.
This makes the free crazy 7 slot machine a little trickier than expected.
Crazy 7 slot games: Is it worth playing?
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Flour and smoke used to create ghostly photos.
Independence Art Studios is a small community of passionate visual artists with the first of what will be several buildings, starting with four shipping containers.
Swiss artist Zimoun 'Sound Sculptures and Installations' use simple, physical systems in different arrays to create quite interesting spatial effects.
The new collection of porcelain seating by Judith van den Boom.
'electric oven' by Marc Newson with shape, dimensions, functions – all perfect to the smallest detail. SMEG Collection Programmable!
Google Australia has a birthday tribute video to John Lennon on its homepage! Great piece of animation!
Raytheon's 'XOS 2' exoskeleton robotic suit videos + photographs and sketches gallery.
The upscale department store in Paris " Printemps " loves New York !!
The sole aim of 'wearethepedestrians' is to inject a voice into the Londoners otherwise soulless commute.
Borja Garcia has designed the new Lunchboxset 'Lunch Box'.
Halftone Def Studios mixes it up at the 2010 AIGA Always Summer Poster Show.
Clip on Bin by Jay Kwak has a flexible polypropylene mouth which fits over the edge of the surface.
This goose barnacle is one of many creatures featured in this NYtimes's A Marine Life Encyclopedia slideshow.
Vintage Coffee Tin Packaging from the 40s and 50s.
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Parish house extension in Zurich by Frei + Saarinen Architects.
Photography by David Langan. He strives to make original and evocative photographs which reveal hidden forms within the landscape.
UK based Concrete Canvas makes Concrete Cloth, that uses a concrete/fabric hybrid which can be molded when wet before hardening to form a shelter.
Nema Workshop have completed the interior design for a small cafe in New York City, where they took the concept of a library and turned it sideways.
'The Snail' concept by Peter Alwin wins Electrolux Design Lab 2010. Portable device designed to stick onto the side of ferrous pots, pans, mugs etc to heat the contents up using magnetic induction.
Recompute is a sustainable desktop computer that addresses sustainability during manufacturing, usage and disposal stages of its life; the full life cycle of an object.
One hundred triangles stool is a series of stool generated by an algorithm by Riccardo Bovo.
Colorful 'Mangas' (sleeves) series by Patricia Urquiola for GAN rugs showcased at Valencia Design Week. Made of 100% virgin wool.
ManvsMachine's nice exploration of forms and textures for Nickelodeon's HD channel 3D animated logo indents.
VIDEO'Homemade Spacecraft' by Luke Geissbuhler (Brooklyn Space Program). High altitude photos/video using a space balloon, a camera, iPhone and tons of ingenuity.
Beautiful engraved guns photographed by Coppi Barbieri for GQ China October 2010 issue.
VIDEOVideo by Rogier Hendriks for Dutch VPRO 'Quants' episode. Abstract animations "explain" the complexity, randomness, speed and danger of the economical world we live in.
The Venturi America is Equipped with the same motor of over 300 hp as the Venturi Fetish, this new-era "buggy" is, in fact, a high-powered lightweight vehicle with a chassis specially designed to suit its particularly high body.
Skærtoft Mølle is a small organic mill located in the south of Denmark.They mill their flour slowly on a stone grinder – not because they're especially romantic or old-fashioned; but to retain all the nutrients in each grain. Beautiful design by Mega.
VIDEOOnitsuka Tiger + Savants Collective short film mixing 2d and 3d animation with practical photography and a handmade miniature set.
VIDEOVideo of artist Niels Meulman customizing a white Mercedes-Benz B-Class with hundreds of women's names.
German designtrio Ding3000 have designed a new Rainbow - trivet.
Kartell's "La Dolce Vita". For Milan's Design Week (October 14-17), Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell will launch this stunning collection.
Tokyo's Sugamo Shinkin bank is fresh, original, and capable of putting a smile on the glummest of customers faces… shouldn't all banking be like this? From Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design.
Photomobile is a traveling library of photographs built inside an Airstream trailer.
Behind this basket weave facade Richard Kroeker Design used 7000 phone books to build the walls and roof.
'Mirazozo' is an inflatable structure developed by Architects of Air featuring several domes based on adaptations of the dodecahedron. A nice combination of light and cavernous domes.
The new Gagosian Gallery of Paris, designed by the architect Jean-Francois Bodin.
"World inside out" is a 2meters high piece of art made by Benoit Vieubled with 15 world globes.
Human landscapes in SW Florida is a collection of Google satellite images/photos of residential developments in Florida. Quite a variety of man-made patterns.
The last products designed by Alex Hellum
from the London Design Festival
Lamborghini 'Sesto Elemento' concept car photo-gallery.
'SAYL' chairs by Yves Behar for Herman Miller. Inspired by the principles of suspension bridges, they are 93% recyclable and have affordable pricetags.
VIDEOVideo of flying foam letters at IFA Berlin. The letters are actually 'printed' and cut by machine.
SPA is a documentary and preservation project of old buildings in São Paulo, Brazil.
Industrial Designer from Microsoft talks about how they developed the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse. Check out the video.
SF House by Studio Guilherme Torres in Londrina, Brazil.
Studio Minneapolis provide the adorable packaging design for Quixotic Coffee.
Gorgeous photographs from Daniel Fox of Argentinian wildlife.
Probably the biggest MINI advertising ever! KIWI converts cornfield to canvas.
Cute packaging design from design student Carli Shipley.
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'London Electric' by Postler/Ferguson is a proposal for a municipal transport network of electric cars. Focusing on the social/economic impact of such a car rather the usual green benefits.
Succulent heads over at Oh Joy!
NaturaSi Organic Shops ads "The photos are one-shoot only. The snake was really on the arm."
The Armadillo Lamp from LZF was launched at Valencia Design Week.
Het Zwarte Huis from Bakers Architechten in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Colorware's 'Grip' for iPad uses aircraft-grade aluminum to create a durable and perfectly fitted handle to both carry and protect your iPad. (In the color combination/ finish of your choice)
These amazing bridge house located only one hour's drive from Adelaide. A house was required that would allow appreciation of the site without spoiling its beauty
great design can be supersimple like this little metal holder to slide over a simple light bulb to create great chandeliers. by Tim Baute of interror
TBT tube radiator was designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, offers a little bathroom with modern luxuries and contemporary aesthetics, coated with chrome or paint in various colors.
Check out this behind the scenes tour of Flavor Paper in Brooklyn. This place is amazing.
Rolex 16610LV Green Bezel PXD SS3 - The PXD SS3 'Red Depth' is an exclusive Limited Edition run of 24 customised original Stainless Steel Rolexs Submariner LVs.
Luke Chueh – 'Blood & Fuzz' 8" Dunny
Print Pattern has a great roundup of foxes on prints, pillows, jewelry and more
Aveleda's House by Manuel Ribeiro in Braga, Portugal.
Video of Jason Schwartzman introducing The New Yorker's iPad app directed by Roman Coppola.
Handmade font and illustration, inspired on the song Burning from The Whitest Boy Alive.
Logitech Revue Google TV is here!
Panasonic presented their Lumix Phone containing a 13.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and a 3.3-inch VGA touch screen LCD.
Awesome AC/DC video done completely in an EXCEL spreadsheet. Produced by a couple of creative directors at Sony Music UK.
FEATURED'FLUX' 3D digital animation by Candas Sisman inspired by the works of sculptor İlhan Koman commissioned by Plato Art Space in Istanbul.
Video of NTT DoCoMo's touchable 3D display prototype. A glasses-free 3D display uses haptic-enabled stylus to allow viewers 'touch' and interact with the images displayed.
Cargocollective's 'Dubailand' series of photographs of uncommon over-the-top entertainment structures in Dubai.
BMW Serie 2 matte black 'Great Scape' bike by Blitz Motorcycles.
VIDEOAnimated music video for Mayer Hawthorne by Cole Gerst
'Longreach' Buoyancy Deployment System is Dyson's Award winner. It propels buoyancy devices to a drowning victim's location and has a reach of approx. 150 meters.
'Domestic Ponds' by Duende Studio with Mathieu Lehanneur, Benjamin Graindorge and Eric Jourdan at the Galerie BSL
1950's Krakall 'nutcracker' cast and polished aluminum.
Having produced elegant responsive lighting installations for the likes of the V&A and Massive Attack, London based collective, United Visual Artists, have unveiled their first permanent public artworks in Toronto
MA23 Chair by Jaani Vaahtera combines solid Scandinavian alder and birch plywood.
FEATUREDNOTCOT's Favorite Places: A+R ~ an intimate look at the newly expanded store in Venice Beach, Los Angeles! It really is like NOTCOT in person, now with furniture!
One of the Renard Grand Tourer's stand out feature is its weight. At only 11 kilograms, the Renard GT features an ultra-light composite unibody that's reinforced with Kevlar. The Kevlar fights off impact and vibration at high speeds.
VIDEOVideo of 'Windoro', a robot window cleaner.
The art of Alexandros Vasmoulakis
Moroso and Kvadrat present new pieces by Tord Boontje
Moscow Design Week 2010
Chevrolet presents Camaro SS based 2011 convertible for Neiman Marcus' 2010 Christmas Book
Travel the world when you are just sitting at home. Upcycled suitcase chairs designed by Katie Thompson, make us feel just like this.
Little & Company asked 30 of the world's most creative professionals two questions: "What single example of design inspires you most?" and "What problem should design solve next?"
Disney's 'Tron: Legacy' concept art. Sketches and high res renders.
Snookums is a cat food for cats with chutzpah; cats that are rough, tough and have had enough of negligent and embarrassing, human behavior.
Luca Nichetto presents his latest creation for Casamania, a series of coffee table - called POLIART - whose basic design are stylized maps of cities : Paris, Barcelona, Venice and Istanbul ...
This year's edition of the popular vintage mulled wine Loimu is out now! Designed by Jaani Vaahtera of Trust Creative Society for Lignell&Piispanen.
'20200mm' steel lamp by Nendo, available through Philips de Pury. Part of Nendo's 'Thin Black Lines + Blurry White Surfaces' collection.
Scissor Bird! by chris89 on Shapeways ~ part of his toonbirds collection
Ciudad Mosaic Tiles by NEL ~ AMAZING! These floor tiles play with your eyes as they create cities, streets, buildings, and more...
Imprint looks at the "The Wonderful Color Wheel" ~ these vintage color wheels are so beautiful!
Switch me is a humble salt and pepper shaker which allows one to switch between salt and pepper at the press of a button.


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This is the third in a series of weekly Productivity Prompts - quick, simple tips or practices gleaned from productivity-related books or blogs that have helped me better manage my work, my time, or move things forward.
This week's prompt is directly from Scott Belsky's book, Making Ideas Happen (p. 59 - thank you Mr. Belsky!).
Out of all of my readings it was the first time I saw a tool like this to help me prioritize my work and I swear I was downright giddy. Not only is it visual, but it's based on managing energy and the premise that when it comes to taking action and completing projects, energy is our "most precious commodity."
Called the energy line, it's a visual prompt to help determine how much energy each of our current projects should receive at any given time based on its relative importance.
For example, booking the caterer for next month's art show opening may need extreme focus today while putting the finishing touches on yesterday's painting can sit idle until next week.
Simply plunk your projects in the applicable columns and voilà... priorities visually identified!
Credits, references & inspiration:
- Scott Belsky, Making Ideas Happen, Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision & Reality. I borrowed this book from the library and within a few days it was full of sticky notes. A productivity-related book geared specifically towards creatives, it's now part of my permanent collection. I suggest you check it out.
- I also recommend that you check out the Behance Network if you haven't yet (it was new to me). Created by Mr. Belsky's company, it's a platform for creative professionals to connect across multiple industries.


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Are you working a full-time job and trying to create an amazing side business while also attempting to maintain your sanity and a somewhat balanced life? Well then, you're not alone! I'm here to let you know my top five struggles in keeping my head on straight in this crazy world of entrepreneurial dreams.
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Gina Karas and my website is called California Scrappin'. I blog all about scrapbooking and the struggles of the creative process. I motivate and inspire fellow crafters and scrapbookers to get past their creative blocks with tips and techniques that let their creative spirits soar! I have a lively and engaging Facebook group, Our Happy Scrappin' Place where we have organization challenges, online events and lots of discussions about the latest trends in scrapbooking. My website also includes a Resource Library where you can download free checklists and helpful tip sheets to keep your scrapbooking supplies organized.
I've been blogging about scrapbooking since 2010 and just last year, I migrated my blog from Blogger to WordPress and expanded into a full website. I have a vision of creating a scrapbooking course by this summer, but we'll see where life takes me next!
Scrapbooking is what I absolutely love to do in my spare time. But, I wouldn't be able to afford my scrapping supplies if I didn't have a full-time job. During the week, I work full-time as a Sales Assistant in the construction industry. This has been my career for the past fifteen years. My duties revolve around project management and customer service. My job is sometimes very stressful and challenging. After a long day or week at work, it's hard to focus on switching gears and working on creating a business.
Here are my top five frustrations with working full-time and trying to start and work on a side business:
After working eight hours a day in front of a computer, the last thing that I want to do sometimes is come home and do the same thing. Granted, my own business is something that I'm much more passionate about, but the concept of another keyboard is just tiring. If you subtract out my eight hour work day, five to six hours of sleep, time for eating, showering, getting ready for work, commuting, errands and family time, what little time is left in my work week for content creation? I try my best to set aside time on the weekends to work on my blog, but I also need the creative time to work on my scrapbooking projects so that I have something to actually write about!
Procrastination also sneaks in here too. After working all day, I tend to push my To-Do List to the next day and the next day which become the next week and eventually the next month. Then it's back to being frustrated with no time to do anything. You'd think that having a planner and lists to cross things off that I would get more done and love that sense of accomplishment. That only goes so far.
Everyone goes through a phase where they think they aren't good enough to be talking about what they know. The Imposter Syndrome is an epidemic among bloggers and entrepreneurs. I feel this way when I want to talk about my own scrapbooking projects. I freeze up and think that they aren't good enough to share with the world. This feeling goes hand in hand with the Comparison Syndrome. Who am I to talk about scrapbooking when there are so many other crafters that know so much more than I do? If I talk about the same techniques or trends, what makes my opinion so special? I need to have more confidence in my voice and know that the world needs to hear it - loud and clear.
There's a fine line between doing market research of your competitors and comparing yourself to them to the point of analysis paralysis. You know that point where you bury yourself in blogs and webinars and try to take in all of the info you can and then you sit down and compare your own work and then....nothing. You think that you're not good enough. You want to give up or tear everything up and start all over with a brand new idea that you hope no one else has done. The whole "staying in your own lane" or "keep your eyes on your own paper" runs rampant through my head. I'd love to be able to do that, but I always want to know what everyone else is doing so that I can try to keep up!
Being at this stage of my life, I have tons of expenses that leave me with a very limited budget. When you subtract having household expenses, car payments, groceries, gas, insurance and credit cards, you're left with pennies and lint. There's nothing to spend on fancy software, advertising or anything else to move my business along at a faster pace. Trying to build my list organically takes time and that leads back up to the time management issue. I don't have the money for a one on one coach to provide accountability and support. I don't have money for a group coaching program either and that also leads back to the time management issue.
I'm not a very techy person at all. I hired someone to transfer my first blog on Blogger to WordPress and also to set up my website last year. I spent a lot of money on it and I don't regret doing it, but I wish that I had known more about what could go wrong before having to pay for the glitches. Not being able to find the time to learn about the tech side nor having the money to pay for a ton of tech work adds to my frustration level too. I don't have the money to hire someone to be "on call" for me for maintenance and updates. I know that I risk having my site load slower, but at least I have my site up and running at this point.
As you can see, everything revolves everything else – time, mindset, money, technology. It's a hard road to go down, but we wouldn't have these visions of grandeur if people like us didn't venture down these roads. For those of you who are doing the full-time job and creating what you love, I wish you the very best of luck. We're all in this crazy mess together!
Share in the comments below: What was your biggest takeaway from the blog?
Author Bio
Gina Karas is a blogger who loves to blog about scrapbooking and the struggles of the creative process. She motivates and inspires fellow crafters and scrapbookers to get past their creative blocks with tips and techniques that let their creative spirits soar!
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Contrary to popular belief, there are no high-profile robots working at Stockspot. We're yet to snag R2-D2 or T-1000 to manage the portfolios between films.
Instead we have Alan who heads up Product Development – quietly doing the work that these mythic robots get the credit for.
Alan is in charge of designing and building the technology that helps our clients invest safely, as well as monitor and optimise the strategies. In this edition of 'meet the team' we investigate whether he is man or machine.
Tell us a bit about yourself
I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. I started my adventure with the 'Personal Computer' in 1990 when, at age 9, I found myself teaching others in my father's computer class. I met the first programming language, Logo, on an Apple computer in primary school and loved it (I mean the Apple computer).
I now have about 10 years experience working in information technology. Over that time I've enjoyed different roles and developed great products that are changing people's lives – including my own!
Why did you join Stockspot and what excites you most about the business?
I like to be surrounded by talented people and create great products. After meeting with Chris and the team, I decided that Stockspot was a perfect fit.
I used to create products that people spent money on. Now I'm building something that actually helps people make money! I'm also excited about developing a disruptive product in the financial industry – just like Apple changed the personal computing industry in 1984.
What do you usually get up to when you're not at Stockspot?
I enjoy a variety of sports, namely basketball, basketball and basketball… playing video games, and watching my kids grow.
What's the favourite tech gadget you currently own, and what gadget would you most like to buy?
Like all gadget enthusiasts, the best tech gadget is always the latest one to come out. My favourite is the NetGear Wifi Range Extender that I bought recently – it ended my nightmare of living without reliable internet for 3 weeks. I would like to buy an Ardruino set (or Raspberry Pi) so I can build some real robots… or a drone.
What learnings can you take from engineering and development that can be applied to investing?
Don't overcomplicate things, especially when you are a newbie.
You've lived in Australia almost 4 years now. What do you like the most about Australia and what's most different versus what you expected?
I would have to say what I like the most is the people. Although the language barrier was hard initially, I found help from people everywhere. Australians are kind, helpful and warm-hearted. In terms of what's different from what I expected, it would have to be strawberries – I thought they would be more delicious.
Holiday destinations – where would you like to go next?
I want to explore more of Australia – maybe Tasmania.
Best tip or advice you've ever received?
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning – but anyone can start now and make a new ending.
Stockspot feature you're most proud of so far?
There are countless mini robot algorithms working everywhere in our office. They help us streamline the workflow, avoid human errors and focus on the more important functions. The automation is also helping our customers grow their wealth. That excites me!
Finally, who is your favourite robot?
Definitely Baymax from Disney's Big Hero 6 who would have been unbeatable on the basketball court with his height and flying ability.
Find out how Stockspot makes it easy to grow your wealth and invest in your future.


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I've also been spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I just realized that with warmer weather approaching (eventually!) I need to empty my freezer of all the roasts and cold weather-type things. So it may surprise you to note that this week's cooking feature is a most un-seasonable raspberry jam.
But there's a story in this (as always). I sometimes shop at a local discount grocery, the type that sells dented cans and opened cases of this and that. They often get the castoffs from the big grocery stores around here, and sometimes the bargains really can't be beat, as long as you're willing to do a little work.
Case in point- a few weeks ago they had 1 pound boxes of California raspberries at 50 cents a piece. Yes, you read that correctly- they usually run about $4.99. Problem was, they were starting to turn moldy. But I scooped up about 6 pounds of the best boxes. Once I went through them, there were very few berries that were completely unsalvageable, and the rest went into the freezer for this project.
Sometimes when I make jam I do not have enough of one kind of berries (5 pounds of anything out of season can be $$) so I make a mixed batch with some strawberries, blueberries and cherries- the recipe is the same.
I also really like the Ball No Sugar Needed Fruit Pectin, because I do not have to add copius amounts of sugar to get it to jell. I follow a diabetic diet, so I love anything that does not require additional sugar. But if you like you could add some sugar- I would say no more than 1 cup would yield a sweeter jam.
Raspberry Jam
about 5 pounds raspberries, crushed (about 8 cups)
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 package Ball No Sugar Needed Fruit Pectin
0 to 1 c. sugar according to your taste.
6 to 8 pint canning jars, bands and lids, sterilized and hot. I run my jars and bands through the dishwasher, at the same time my canner is heating up. I keep the clean lids in a cup of hot water I take out of the canner.
First, bring 2-3 gallons of water in your canner to a boil. This may take as long as an hour.
Crush the berries gently with a potato masher (I am using an antique wooden potato masher- it is a great tool for this job) in a large saucepan. Don't use a food processor or blender, as it breaks down the natural sugars in the berries and your jam will not set.
Add one cup of unsweetened apple juice and the package of fruit pectin and bring to a rolling boil.


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Cruise Ship Terminal Revamp
The Carnival Long Beach Cruise Terminal stepped into the spotlight last month at an event celebrating its Hollywood-style makeover. The nips and tucks performed within the geodesic dome, once housing Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose seaplane, revealed the improvised face of the Golden State. Families embarking onto sailings will now be greeted during check-in with lines of wooden benches atop manicured turf lawns, set between murals of ocean and mountains. Also available, as the perfect kid's distraction, is the new, 1980s-style arcade.
"The terminal's transformation will help families get into the vacation mood as soon as they walk through the door," said Carlos Torres de Navarra, vice president, Carnival Corp., during the terminal's grand-reopening.
The revelation coincided with the relocation, from Miami, of the 3,012-passenger Carnival Splendor, the glamorous and ritzy big sister to current port-mates, 2,056-passenger ships Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination. Dressed in an interior of hot pink polka dots set into mirrors within a black overlay, the Splendor features miniature golf on its upper deck, a water park and a teen lounge. While its little sisters make three- and four-day journeys to Catalina and Ensenada, Splendor will extend those voyages over one week and offer two-week excursions to Hawai'i and Alaska.
The terminal's multimillion-dollar face-lift also attracted the promised arrival next year of brand-new ship, 3,954-passenger Carnival Panorama. This will be the first new ship to grace the port of Long Beach in 20 years. The Panorama lives up to its name with open-air attractions like the bike-ride-in-the-sky, SkyRide; a WaterWorks park; and plenty of al-fresco dining options. Its week-long Mexican Riviera sailings will offer families extra room in the Family Harbor section of the ship. Reservations for Carnival Panorama are expected to open in late March.


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Haaaappy day back to work! I hope you had a great weekend. If it involved sun or sweatpants, I'd say you made it out just fine. I had a splendid week. I'd Rather be Short is 80 drawings old! I can't believe I'm already in the final stretch. I want to crank these last 20 out ASAP, so I can do all the edits and final writing in comfortable time.
There are a bajillion (62) taped to my wall. It's definitely nice seeing the progress right before my eyes.
I wish you a swell Monday. I'm sad this part of the project isn't going to last much longer. [insert cyber tear]


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Jimmy and I owned two beautiful homes when we lived in Las Vegas. For the past six years in Reno, however, we've gotten used to life as renters. We started in a gorgeous apartment in Sparks. Then moved to my parents' house while they were still in Vegas. Then moved again when my parents moved up. Then finally into what we believed would be a long-term rental until we found the perfect home to buy.
Well, in mid-April, just a year after we moved in, our landlords told us they were selling the house to buy a lot. We had a couple weeks of extreme anxiety, strategizing, and too much negotiating. After two unfortunate renting experiences, we were done. The timing and circumstances weren't ideal but we had to buy. We spent one Saturday morning with our realtor touring ten houses in three hours. We made three offers that afternoon. The first countered and we declined. The second didn't even respond to our offer. Turns out the house has asbestos and is still on the market. The third countered at $10,000 below asking and we went for it!
There were some obvious things that would need to be done immediately. The carpet hadn't been updated in nearly 30 years and the entire house smelled of Asian spices. We closed on a Tuesday and had the floors ripped out and new carpet installed upstairs by Thursday so we could move in Friday. Our wood for the first floor is acclimating in the living room now, so downstairs we're living on subfloor and throw rugs at the moment. Not ideal but far better than smelling like an Asian restaurant.
I wish I would have taken before pics so the after would feel that much more rewarding, but we started demo so quick that I didn't even have time. Here are some pics off Zillow though, just so you can see what we got ourselves into.
It's not my dream home – I was hoping move #12 would be our last for a long time. But having just two weeks to find a house and 30 days after to close, options were limited and budget was tight. So, I still anticipate lucky number 13 in the future but for now, this is home.
The good…
It's ours!! – no more living with other people's questionable paint choices and cheapo flooring.
Cul-de-sac – our last house was on the main road for the community. On a hill. Now, maybe 5 houses worth of traffic drive by our house.
4 upstairs bedrooms – for three years, Addie has been on a different floor than us. For one year, Beckett has too. And he wakes up all night long and needs to be patted back to sleep. For the past week, we haven't minded his inconsistent sleeping habits nearly as much!
Kitchen space – it's not huge and I'm certainly dreaming of a remodel in the future, but all our kitchenware including China fits in the cabinets.
Community pool – If you need me this summer, you know where to look.
Veggies! – my favorite salad tastes even more amazing with the fresh lettuce the previous owners left growing in the garden.
Wallpaper – so much wallpaper. And every room is a different style. Some is thin paper that comes off with water and a lot of scraping. Some is vinyl and leaves a thick layer of paste behind. But the worst, by far, is textured fabric that pulls off layers of sheet rock. It's painful. And we're not even half way done. Let's not even talk about what to do with bare sheet rock once the paper is gone. If anyone is planning to put up wall paper, please do yourselves or any future owners a favor and prime the sheet rock first.
Carpeted bathrooms – gross. Nothing more to say about that. It was pulled out immediately and tile will be installed this week!
Expenses – owning costs a lot of money and multiple trips to Lowes. You don't even want to see how long my wish list of major projects is.
Painting – every. Square. Inch. There is not a single thing I don't want to paint. Walls, window sills, doors, trim, cabinets, closets, ceilings. And the exterior, it's easily the ugliest house on the block. We might get away with just painting the trim white. We'll start there and see if it's still so unappealing.
So here we are just over a week later. We're about halfway unpacked and will hopefully have wood floors installed this week so we can organize and unpack the rest. And I can't end this post without a huge shout out to my parents who have been here nearly every day making this house safe, functional and looking (and smelling) a million times better. It's been so chaotic and I so despise moving, but it sure is nice to be home!


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Trixie Carter is a fictional character of the Disney animated series American Dragon: Jake Long. She is voiced by Miss Kitte, who also voices Taranee of Toon Disney's W.I.T.C.H.
About Trixie
Trixie is an African American girl living in New York City. Her best friends are Jake Long and Spud. She is Jake's best bud, and only female friend. She is fully New York. Carter currently attends Millard Fillmore Middle School. Trixie loves helping Jake protect the magical community.
She is sassy, vivacious, and somewhat of a tomboyish character. She is supportive of her friends Jake and Spud, but has shown a dislike and distrust towards Rose and unsupportive of Jake's relationship with her. The situation in "Homecoming" cemented her views on Rose. However, it was never shown what her view of Rose is now since she nearly sacrificed herself to save Jake and every magical creature in the world, though she tries to get Jake to move on.
She is also a trustworthy friend because even though Jake's Grandfather doesn't trust her and Spud she keeps Jake's American Dragon secret between her and her friends.
In "Bring It On" you see that she can be very rude and inconsiderate because she threw away her long time friendship with Spud and Jake just to be with the "cool" girls and have girl talk with the cheer squad.
Trixie lives with at home with her mother and grandmother, her mother however is sometimes away for long periods as she is either an airplane attendent or an airliner pilot at these times her grandmother acts as Trixie's primary caregiver, always asking her if she or her friends want something eat. It has not yet been confirmed but Trixie's grandmother may live with her. In "Professor Rotwood's Thesis" Trixie's mother asks her to "write to her father", it is unclear whether her father lives elsewhere or is simply away on business or vacation. It is established in "Hairy Christmas" that her father works for the military (probably at war). Trixie's family is fairly wealthy, in "Bring It On" it is shown that her mother often buys Trixie designer clothing when she is in other countries, but Trixie rarely wears them as they aren't her style.
Talents, Interests, and Abilities
It's been shown that Trixie has great talent in cheerleading, though her fiasco with the Millard Fillmore Middle School cheer squad has turned her off from using it (see "Bring It On"). She also enjoys skateboarding and hanging out with her friends. She also has a big interest in money. It is shown in "Dreamscape" and "A Ghost Story" that Trixie has great interests in biology and aspires to become Doctor Trixie Carter.
Love Interests
She has a large obsession with another student in her school named Kyle Wilkins (in "Being Human" when she becomes his graduation partner everyone repeats what she usually says about him souding exasperated). She constantly boasts about her crush and will let everyone know about it. According to the episode "The Love Cruise" (where it's practically the only time he talks), Kyle Wilkins is most likely Hispanic.
In "Haley Gone Wild" she also once accidentally flirts and dated with this one boy at a video game convention who she doesn't know and who is wearing a costume so she doesn't know who he is, thinking he was someone her age - a "Tall", "Dark", "Handsome", and "Mysterious" stranger. She totally freaked out when she found out the truth about him. He turns up to be around 8 years, his height was boosted up by the help of his bulky costume, and the little brother of Kyle Wilkins.
However, some fans speculate that she has a crush on Spud. Going with the cliché of friends who started dating, there was constant hinting that she might actually have romantic feelings for Spud, but in the episode "Homecoming" she and Spud say flat out that they are "friends and nothing more". Also considering that fact that she and Kyle Wilkins were graduation partners she may have a chance with him.
"Ain't no thang, but a Chicken wang..."
"Yo Jakie!"
"Trixie, on the Ones and Twos!"


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An unknown cartographer who hand-sketched a map of Wilkes-Barre in 1800 when the Wyoming Valley was little more than a post-Revolutionary War settlement outpost undoubtedly had no inkling that 219 years later, with the aid of digital imaging, a flatbed scanner and computer technology, his map and others like it would get a new lease on life.
Thanks to a grant just awarded to the Luzerne County Historical Society from The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, that map, and many more hand-drawn ones like it in the historical society's extensive collection, have a better chance of being preserved for future generations.
PHMC recently approved 16 Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grants totaling nearly $110,000 to help care for Pennsylvania's significant historical records.
One of those grants — $3,136 — was awarded to the Luzerne County Historical Society.
It will be used to preserve, digitize and research some of the society's oldest and most vulnerable maps — hand drawn documents dating back to the early 1800s, Aimee E. Newell, Ph.D., executive director of the society, said.
Founded in 1858, the Luzerne County Historical Society is Pennsylvania's oldest county historical society. In its collection are 400 maps, some dating to the 1800s. Many — 50 to 60 — are actually hand drawn, and offer a unique window into life in the communities which comprised Luzerne County during their infancy and adolescence.
Some are rudimentary, some are more detailed, showing not only streets and the Susquehanna River, but listing lot owners who owned properties on each street at the time the map was created. The grant will enable the LCHS to scan and digitize these documents, so they can be viewed electronically and available to a much broader audience. It will also allow the society to encapsulate the maps in protective mylar to prevent further deterioration, and allow the society an opportunity to research their origins and the cartographers who drew them.
"We hope that once we do this, they will be much more accessible both for research and to the general public," Newell said.
"So many have not be digitized, and this will be so, so very helpful in getting this content available for more people to view," Amanda Fontenova, librarian/archivist for the society said.
While many maps in the society's collection have already been encapsulated in mylar — clear plastic sheet covers — many more have not. Likewise, some have been digitized over the years, but many more have yet to step over into the computer age.
"We have a pretty nice map collection," Newell said. "Some of the really unique ones were drawn by hand. There is one of downtown Wilkes-Barre that is really attractive and one of my personal favorites."
That particular map is one of the earliest maps in the society's collection to show how the town of Wilkes-Barre was laid out in 1800. The cartographer who created it is unknown. A notation on the back indicates the map was donated by George Butler Esq. in 1884. It shows Wilkes-Barre as a small collection of streets radiating from Public Square, bounded by North Street to the north, South Street to the south, River Street and the Susquehanna River to the east, and Back Street (a street which now no longer exists in name) to the west. Market Street as it is called today was called Center Street on this map.
Each plot on each street is meticulously drawn and lists the names of each property owner at the time, names like Lord Butler, Hollenback and Fell.
What has endeared this particular map to staffers at the LCHS is its detail, and the colors the unknown cartographer chose to use to differentiate various plots in the city.
"It is so neat, so artistic," Fontenova said. "The person who created it used color to illustrate it, which was unusual at the time. I like that artistic touch."
Maps, by their nature, were intended to be used, and from years of handling, folding and storage, many in the collection struggle to weather the ravages of time. Edges fray, crease lines tear, or splits form at the seams, Newell said.
The maps are currently stored in flat file cabinets, in large, flat files, 10 maps to a folder, Fontenova explained. There they can be safely stored and viewed easily on a flat surface with minimal handling. A number of the maps in the collection have already been encapsulated to preserve them, but quite a few have not, Newell said.
"This grant will enable us to work with someone with a large scanner to produce digital images of the maps to use online," Newell said. "We will be able to research the stories around their creations and the people who drew them, and we'll be able to encapsulate them in mylar to preserve and protect them from any future wear and tear."
The 16 Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grants awarded by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) total nearly $110,000 and are intended to help care for Pennsylvania's significant historical records.
The grants range from $1,500 awarded to the Erie County Public Library to digitize two volumes of books containing handwritten biographical sketches of Erie County Civil War veterans to $15,000 awarded to Cumberland County to enhance the accountability, accessibility, and preservation of approximately 5,000 papers documenting proceedings of the county's colonial Civil Court.
HARC grants fund projects designed to improve the preservation and accessibility of historically significant records maintained by local governments, historical societies and academic institutions.
The grants were based on a competitive review of the applications by a subcommittee of the Pennsylvania State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB). The HARC grants are administered by the Pennsylvania State Archives, a bureau within the PHMC.
SHRAB operates under federal regulations governing the National Historical Publication and Records Commission and serves as the central advisory body for historical records planning in the state.
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
For information on the commission, visit www.phmc.pa.gov.
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Why Meditate?
The value that meditation brings to the practitioners life can be mysterious at first. What can one possibly get from sitting still and closing their eyes? After trying meditation a few times it seems boring, uncomfortable and a waist of time. It is at this point that most people give up, saying that 'it is not for them'. So what's all the hype about then? Millions of people practice meditation everyday and have so for millennia. Some of the most successful personalities in media, film and business swear that meditation is the key to their success. We know it is good for us but we just don't get it and don't make time to do it.
If you want to run a marathon you don't spend your first training session running 42 km. You start with a short distance and over many months you work your way up to a full marathon. If the average Joe decides he wants to bench press 300 pounds, he does not attempt that on his first day at the gym. It takes months, sometimes years of training to build that kind of strength. Training the physical body is similar to training the mind - it takes time and consistent effort.
Many people think meditation means to clear your mind. With experience and practice, it is certainly possible to settle the activities of the mind - but for the new practitioner this exercise will be impossible to execute without some preparation exercises that first train the mind.
Training the mind is important because everything that happens in your life starts in your mind! Our thoughts become words, our words become actions and our actions become our relationships, projects, accomplishments, regrets and triumphs. Your thoughts are the beginning of the manifestation of your life. You are - what you think!
When we first sit down and close our eyes we 'see' our thoughts - a whirlwind of feelings, wants, dislikes, memories of the past and our imaginations of the future. The mind is often a messy place! If our mind is cloudy - full of confusion, desires and powerful emotions, it is difficult to be effective in anything that we do. We are a slave to our emotions and this leads to a life full of turmoil and distress. Master your mind and you can do anything!
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Observing what is happening in your mind, on the way to settling our thoughts, will also teach you a lot about you. When a wary traveller arrives in a foreign city and looks at a map of of the subway system the feeling can be overwhelming. What grounds the tourist is the "You Are Here" sticker. Now he or she has a starting point to move from and navigation becomes easy. When you decide to take on the practice of meditation that is exactly what we are doing. You turn your attention inward, using various techniques and spend time observing 'where you are' - physically, emotionally and mentally. Now you have clear starting point from which to act. Knowing where you are is very important and will help you to intelligently determine what to do or not do next.
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Small Business Funding Options
All businesses need capital to start up, and many will need injections of cash from time to time to keep a positive cash flow, so vital to the long-term survival of a small business.
Fortunately, in the UK, there is a wealth of options for funding small business ventures and this article examines some of them.
Non-Repayable Grants for Small Businesses
Government help for small businesses has often been available in the UK, in the form of government grants and schemes. Way back in the early 80's I started a small sound recording and music production business with just such funding, and this kind of help is still available to small businesses today.
Government grants are usually for start-up businesses only, so if your business has been running for a while, you may need to look elsewhere. They also tend to have strict terms and conditions which, if not adhered to, can result in you having to pay back the grant. Under normal circumstances, most of these grants do not have to be paid back as long as you do not break the terms and conditions.
The Prince's Trust
For young people under 25, The Prince's Trust can be a source of free advice and funding. They provide two kinds of grant:
- Community Cash Awards, which assist in setting up a project that will benefit the community. Your project could be a small business bringing employment to the area.
- Development Awards, which can help you with training, buying equipment and tools for your start-up business.
To be eligible for these grants, you need to be 25 years old or under and not currently employed or undergoing training. You can find more information at The Prince's Trust website.
Direct Government Grants
There are a wealth of schemes available in the UK especially in the designated 'assisted areas', seen as having a special need for business development. If you are within one of these areas, you'll have a broader range of grants available for your business venture.
The application procedure can be daunting and lengthy. This process is partly designed to test the mettle of the applicants and to weed out the ones who don't have the commitment or stomach for running their own business, so persevere if you have both!
European Union Grants
Since the UK joined the EU, its citizens can take advantage of the numerous grants to assist small businesses that are available, mostly through the EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (ERDF). The EU places prominent importance on Small to Medium Sized Businesses (SME's) which currently employ over 65% of the European workforce.
Development Agencies
The Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) in England, the Scottish Enterprise, the Welsh Development Agency and Invest Northern Ireland all offer financial aid. Support is also provided through these regional agencies, although the government is planning to merge them with local enterprise partnerships (LEPs).
Local Authorities, Councils and Development Agencies
These bodies will also offer a range of grants for SMEs and new businesses so be sure to check the opportunities in your area.
Other Ways to Fund Your Business
Use Your Savings
If you have confidence in your new business, this may be the time to put your money where your mouth is. If you have savings, you may want to use them, depending on your specific circumstances. It is, of course, much easier to do this if you are single and have few family responsibilities.
Get a Loan
Banks and other financial institutions will often be prepared to lend money to small businesses if you have a sound business plan or have been running for a number of years and have a solid financial track record. You can apply for a secured or unsecured business loan to fund your venture.
Find Investors
If you have a unique business idea, you may be able to sell it to investors who will put up the cash to get you started. The concept must be compelling, and you must have the personality to sell it to your 'Business Angels'. If you have seen the popular BBC series 'Dragon's Den', on which a group of hopeful entrepreneurs attempt to charm money from a group of hard-headed business investors you will realise how difficult this can be in practice.
Further information about funding from all these agencies and other sources is available from the organisations below:
- The government business register provides up to date listings of all regional support throughout the UK.
Website: Gov.uk
- Smallbusiness.co.uk has an excellent section on all types of grants for new and existing businesses.
Website: Smallbusiness.co.uk
- Grant Finder lists all available funding for UK businesses. It's free to use the site, but you need to register before using the service.
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|First 1918 Battle of Somme
The Germans launch a strong offensive in France (Operation Michael) aimed at splitting the British and French lines. The British in particular suffer heavy casualties and begin a far reaching withdrawal. Fighting continues to 5 April.
|Rationing Plan for Norwich Drawn Up
The Norwich Food Control Committee have adopted a scheme of rationing with regard to meat, butter and margarine and will be put into force on April 7th. It will then become impossible to obtain these goods for consumption without an individual card or an official order form in the case of caters and institutions.
|Paris Shelled
Following their advance through the former Allied lines, the Germans use a long range railway gun to shell Paris. This continues to 15 August.
|New Children's Home for Orphans
With places especially reserved for children orphaned by the war, 40 boys are now in residence at Hook's Hill House.
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As a real estate broker, the people and locations constantly change but certain themes are consistent: people (myself included) like to feel some comfort and ease within a city that can feel very raw at times. We also like to feel a little indulged - hence the presence of nail salons on every corner, and the fact that we are the retail capital of the world.
The constant change keeps me on my toes, and part of the thrill for me is getting acquainted with the latest tastes and trends among my clients and the City itself.
The years I've spent in this business have provided ample exposure to the ways I can tastefully spoil myself, and a prized bit of wisdom I get to pass on to my clients is that daily comfort and luxury don't always come with an extravagant price tag. The key is discovering where to spend that bit of extra money that will go a long way in the payoff department, and will keep doing so for years to come.
I often rationalize a purchase by amortizing it... That $600 pair of loafers is only $60 per year! When you buy quality those numbers actually make a lot of sense.
Here are some relatively affordable ways to indulge with huge payoff...
I often provide my clients a high-quality keychain upon closing, (Tiffany's being my top choice)
From $135 for the classic open loop with engraved tag to $175 for the golf themed tag. Nothing turns a mundane object - a set of keys - into a personalized and chic statement like a good, heavy, sterling silver keychain. I like to either initial with my client's initials or simply use the apartment number as the motif. It's up to the recipient whether to part with their pocket-full of discount drug store scanner tags- they don't belong!
DOORKNOBS and DRAWER PULLS
Who would have thought? But just like a nice keychain, we touch our doorknobs so often without even thinking about them that they're easy to take for granted. Designers are fond of quipping that doorknobs and cabinet hardware are the "jewelry of the Home." Well, it's true.
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For cabinet pulls for a bath, think about using leather. Leather looks better with age, and a handsome saddle leather pull for a vanity or dresser is a very sexy alternative to a more mundane ceramic or metal.
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For a pre-war apartment, you can't beat satin nickel in a classic latch shape.
Getting repainted or re-finished cabinets with new drawer pulls is about a $1000 kitchen make-over, and it lends a sense of substance to an important room in the house.
Changing your home's interior doorknobs with a quality brand like Baldwin - in a motif that echoes your apartment or building's architecture - is a touch that not only adds pleasure every time you open and close a door, but also adds substantial value when it's time to re-sell.
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