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I have a great deal of trouble staying straight up grounded,
If you got to know me, you'd see at times I feel confounding.
I don't understand it myself,
But imagination is wealth.
So I know it's okay to fly,
Up into the grayish sky.
Because I know how to make black and white turn colorful,
I can make a life of gray tones light so wonderfully.
It's not that I'm anything unusual, different,
Then anybody else or even those who write proficiently.
But anyone who inks the page,
Knows what writers create engaged,
It's exciting, magical,
Uplifting, and illogical.
The writer illustrates, cuts, folds, does the restitching —
Of stories; ripping out seams until what is left enriches.
It's not easy to comprehend the scribbles and —
You find delicious cake baked, chocolate rich and grand,
Icing so sweet, flavor melding,
A creation vivid felt.
Picture perfect, read with pride,
And more delightfulness resides,
Hidden inside these golden words so captivating,
Intoxicating, ethereal, rising enraptured.
Perhaps it's not clear, why I let a balloon carry me floating,
It's just, I'm seduced by language, writing, hopeful words wrote.
So protecting myself from —
Life's elements thrumming,
Inside me, around me — I'm safe,
Despite trolls, odd notes of hatred.
I keep honing my craft, in my prettiest flats,
My comfortable wool coat; the writing it lifts me enwrapped.
I let the fates lead me where the wind blows me, knowing,
I could be entrenched in editing woes, left moaning.
But I keep going with my muse,
Taking all of her abuses.
'Cause they teach me burying —
My secrets, is so worrying.
My inspirations keep the balloon drifting, rising,
I have a great deal of trouble, but my writing makes me smile, surviving.
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Here we have some photos of Hydes "Grand Prix" Cycle Race taken in 1952.
I have to admit that I know nothing of this race and hope someone can fill in some history on it, in particular, who won that year and who presented the trophy.
Corner of Mottram Road and Lumn Road. Brook Street is in the background ,to the left.
The same view in 2010
Same view today courtesy of Google maps.
Just turning up the corner of Lumn Road from Mottram Road. The Co-op building is to the right of the picture.I love the cobbled road although I bet it wasn't very comfortable to cycle over !!
...and we have a winner...!!
The winner is presented with the cup !!
Fantastic photos loaned to us by Tony Downend and taken by his Father.
Thanks very Much Tony, much appreciated ! :)
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Hyde "Grand Prix" Cycle Race
Posted by Hydonian at Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Labels: Grand Prix Bike Race
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- Tuesday, 06 December, 2011
These are great!
- Tuesday, 06 December, 2011
- Tom said...
Ian, Anon, thank you.... as soon as we get any more information we will up date the post.. hopefully Nancy might have a lead on this .. but if awaiting someone to get back to her. In the mean time any information is welcome.
- Tuesday, 06 December, 2011
Wow, I love these photos, as I'm from down Brook St.
It's amazing to see it 'unspoilt'. :)
Can anyone tell where the finish line is?
It looks like it's further along Mottram Rd, but I can't really tell.
The guy looking over the phonebox makes me smile, and it looks as though they didn't have enough chalk, (or not enough time) to put the 'H' on the end of 'FINISH'. lol
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Set during a gray Brighton Beach winter, "Two Lovers" begins with the solid shape of Joaquin Phoenix lumbering down a pier, a bag of dry cleaning slung over his shoulder. We don't know who he is or anything about him, really, but for the heavy resignation and hopelessness that saturate his every step. There is no hesitation as he makes his way up and over the railing, jumping into the frigid bay below. But submerged deep in the icy waters, he discovers that he is not yet ready to die.
And so an ending becomes a beginning in director James Gray's dark and unsettling contemplation of love. With Phoenix, in what he says will be his final role before launching a rap career, starring with Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw as his two lovers, Gray uses the prism of longing and disappointment to examine the debris left behind by troubled romances.
At its core, this small, intimate film is of a type more likely found among European DVDs these days, Hollywood having shifted its object of desire to big romantic comedies whose characters, if they landed in Brooklyn's working-class Brighton Beach at all, which is doubtful, would walk into a carefree summer day. Here, broken spirits as well as hearts are washed up like so much detritus along the shore.
Back on the pier, we began to discover Phoenix's Leonard Kraditor, at 30, still very much a lost boy. Like many in his generation who find adulthood and independence elusive, Leonard has moved back in with his parents after a nervous breakdown and a suicide attempt, making him basically as much a failure at dying as he is at living. The family's flat is claustrophobic, the walls, like the rest of his life, closing in on him. Someone describes the apartment as nostalgic, but it's just another way of saying all used up.
Gray and co-writer Richard Menello fill Leonard's life with small humiliations. He is a man but is still called to dinner like a boy. His parents -- Isabella Rossellini, worry etching her forehead and anxiety tightening her smile, and the wonderful Moni Moshonov, who carries fear and hope in every move -- pretend normality when they can.
Leonard's days are spent helping out at his parents' dry-cleaning store and snapping solitary photos of places uncluttered by people. Into his nights come Michelle, a beautiful but unavailable neighbor played by Paltrow, unhappily involved with a married man, and Sandra (Shaw), also beautiful, and very available, a barely masked blind date arranged by his parents. Soon Leonard is drifting between these two romantic poles -- the gentle, safe predictability of Sandra and the adrenaline-fueled, girl-of-his-dreams rush of Michelle. It's not hard to figure out which one he wants.
Themes of loneliness, alienation and unrequited love are not new, but there is always that sense of the unexpected in Phoenix that keeps you curious. He tunnels into his characters, and here the physical and emotional awkwardness of youth -- the fractured speech, the mix of mischief and uncertainty in his eyes -- fuses with a decidedly adult body to create someone forever slightly off-center.
Phoenix is at his best with Paltrow's bruised sparrow of a girl; he's desperate to take care of her when he can't even take care of himself. She is one of those actresses who understands the power of a look, and the one of regret and then resignation that overtakes her when Leonard professes his love is steeped in sadness. Her Michelle has been scraped raw by a life she is close to giving up on; listlessness inhabits her every move. It is also where the film sometimes falters, particularly in Leonard's fumbling attempts to fill in his back story when we've long since read it between the lines.
There is an authenticity in the down-cycle world of Brighton Beach that comes effortlessly to Gray, who has set two other films here: his first, 1994's "Little Odessa," and 2007's "We Own the Night." It is a worn-out place awash in mist and somber grays, an unstinting decline of people and place everywhere that feels genuine.
Gray has said that the film was loosely based on the Dostoevsky short story "White Nights" and further inspired in part by Luchino Visconti's 1957 film adaptation of it, and the themes of loving someone beyond your reach are certainly represented here, the notion of free will less so. In Sandra, Gray has given Leonard a chance at rewriting Dostoevsky's ending, though the film leaves it to you to decide whether the ending he's come up with is happy.
This is the third collaboration between Phoenix and Gray and is a shift from the crime-thriller dramas they've previously worked on together, "We Own the Night" and 2000's well-received "The Yards." After all the screeching car chases and operatic shootouts of the other films, it's as if "Two Lovers" was made with the mute button on.


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|December 13th, 2014, 08:31 AM
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Alizarin question...HELP!
I've been in a discussion on a website devoted to the world of violins and luthiers and whatnot, and the topic came up asking about alizarin, a red dye which was first synthesized in 1868. They are using it as a component of violin varnish and were wondering about its light-fastness, etc. I cavalierly volunteered that along with all those evil aniline dyes, alizarin also must be fugitive to light and demonstrate all the bad behavior we despise in 19th-c. synthetic dyes. I posted images of the front and back of a piece of mine showing a potent raspberry shade on the back fading to a much more pleasing peach color on the front. I'll be honest--I assumed it was the same as aniline/azo, etc. dyes.
But I think I am completely wrong about this!
As I did more research, I quickly realized that alizarin is the main "red" chemical component in madder root! It sure sounds like alizarin would behave as it does when it's in madder; that it is more similar to synthetic indigo, which it is my understanding is chemically identical to natural indigo.
So, hoping that someone might set me straight (Pierre?) on the pressing issue of my embarrassing ignorance in another forum, I also wondered how soon alizarin was adopted by rug weavers. Could this be a synthetic dye that was being used by weavers by 1880 or so and completely fooling us because it is essentially the same as madder?
|December 15th, 2014, 03:09 PM
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Hi Paul,
As your research has already shown, despite being one of the earliest synthetic dyes, Alizarin does not belong to any of those chemical families known for lousy light fastness on wool, like the so-called anilin dyes for example.
Alizarin is only one of about 20-30 natural red dyes belonging to a chemical family called the hydroxy-anthraquinones, which are found in various mixtures in just about all natural dyes of vegetal- and insect origin which our ancestors used to dye wool, silk and cotton, in red shades of decent fatnesses. (Besides, no, the hydroxy-anthraquinone family has no parenthood whatsoever with the chemistry of indigo. They are also applied by a completely different dyeing mechanism).
Together with pseudo-purpurin and purpurin, the alizarin molecule is the dominant hydroxy-anthraquinone in madder ( Rubia tinctoria)
It is only a secondary dye in the mix of hydroxy-anthraquinone red dyes which gives its coloring power to wild madder (Rubia peregrina) and exists only as a trace in Indian madder (Rubia cordifolia, Manjeet).
It is not found in the main red insect dyes (like the various cochineal origins or lac) in which other hydroxy-anthraquinones do the job.
When applied on alum-mordanted wool, a good light- and wet fastness is obtained with all these various mixes of hydroxy-anthraquinones.
Alizarin was the first natural hydroxy-anthraquinone molecule which was copied by 19th century chemists and the only one which was produced in very large quantities. It caused the quick disappearance of the cultures of madder and of Indian madder, all but eliminating the natural red dyes from industrial dyeing- and printing of cotton, wool and silk in Europe.
Only a few decades later, superior synthetic dyes appeared which cancelled synthetic alizarin as well from this industrial market.
Only a handful of scientists ever bothered to analyze the dye composition of a limited number of nineteenth century rugs , I can't therefore tell whether synthetic alizarin took, or not, a large market share of the red shades in Asian carpet-making as well, during the second half of the nineteenth century. A few cases of red dyes containing pure alizarin (no significant traces of other hydroxy-anthraquinones) have been published so far, which probably indicate that some synthetic alizarine too found its way into Turkestan for example, but this does not tell us how much.
My wild guess is that this yurt-industry probably rather quickly adopted the first generation of bright, cheap and easy-to-apply tri-aryl-methan and azo synthetic dyes, which, as we well know, wreaked havoc with their very poor light- and/or wet fastness and triggered late but irate reactions from the authorities in Iran and Turkey. Before the end of the nineteen century, successive generations of better synthetic dyes appeared, specific for cotton or wool, which allowed to replace the lousy first generation and also achieved to push the natural red dyes into near oblivion.
Now, about the use of madder and alizarin in violin varnish:
I do believe that madder-root extracts were used to varnish violins already in the eighteenth century. I am ready to bet that the artisans used in fact an alum complex of the natural dye, a pigment which has a good inherent light fastness.
The same «alum complex» which a wool dyer creates inside the fibre when he applies a hot decoction of madder-root to an alum-mordanted wool yarn. There is no reason to believe that alizarin would not do the job well. Actually it is highly probable IMHO that violin makers have been trying it a long time ago. I would be surprised, though, to learn that modern pigments would not be technically superior. I suppose that Filiberto has a much better knowledge of these ancient pigments for painting and varnish, than I do.
P.S. It is important to remember that good light fastness on one substrate (wool for example) says nothing about the light fastness of the same dye on another substrate (cotton for example, or wood surface). The mechanism of light-degradation is complicated and influenced in positive or in negative, among many other things, by the chemical structure of the substrate.
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|December 15th, 2014, 04:51 PM
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Alas, your supposition is wrong, Pierre. I had to reach for my old books on the chemistry of restoration.
I found that natural Alizarin was the main component of the lacquer Lacca di Robbia (a.k.a. Madder Lake, Garanza, Rose Madder), it was used since ancient Egypt and, besides being quite stable, like all organic colorants was sensible to light.
Alizarin Crimsom was the name for the artificial variety used since the half of the 19th century and, yes, it had more stability and light fastness than the natural Madder Lake.
|December 15th, 2014, 06:35 PM
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Hello Paul, Pierre and Filiberto,
In the movie "The Red Violin" the color was supplied by the blood of the (deceased) wife of the violin maker. I do not know if there is any relation between the chemistry of hemoglobin and that of madder, but isn't venal blood supposed to be a darker red than arterial blood? Perhaps some experiments are in order.
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|December 15th, 2014, 06:40 PM
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Thank you!
I knew I could count on the generosity of the Turkotek team to shine a light on my struggle. Thank you for your responses. I have returned to the other forum to confess my ignorance. Balance is again restored to the universe.
Yes, it's true that natural madder pigments were an old source for red tones in violin varnish, I think going back into the 17th century. Interesting that alum plays a role in both the pigment and the dye. From what a few of the luthiers have said, the method of preparing the pigment with the proper use of alum is crucial in making it lightfast. It is also interesting to find out that synthetic alazarin did at least to some degree make it into Central Asia, because I am pretty sure that I would be fooled by this color visually if I saw it. I probably am already fooled by something hanging on a wall here.
|December 15th, 2014, 06:59 PM
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The Red Violin
My luthier friends were pretty amused about several features of "The Red Violin." Apparently blood added to varnish would make it brown, not red, and it would destroy the transparency of the varnish. The other parts they liked were the scenes in the lab with all the cool technical gear and everyone wearing white coats and looking very scientific. I have been told in no uncertain terms that there is no such laboratory, and that no one in the trade would ever dress like that. And it has also been impressed on me that serious experts could not possibly be fooled by such a ruse. Personally, I loved the film, and thought it was cool that they showed how the violin was modernized through the years, though the one flaw in that was that when the violin was dug up by the Roma folks, it was in its original "baroque" condition, but then when they handed it over to the English Paganini-esque fellow (Frederic Pope), the neck had been grafted and the instrument was in its modernized form. Nah, the Roma wouldn't have done that--it would have come to Pope in baroque form and he would have had it altered.
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|December 15th, 2014, 08:01 PM
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Hi Paul,
Yeah, I liked the movie too but I was never convinced by the blood-in-the-varnish part, for the reasons you quoted. Glad to hear I wasnt alone.
|December 15th, 2014, 08:12 PM
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Hi Lloyd
Hemoglobin and alizarin have nothing in common except being red.
The color difference between arterial and venous blood is due to hemoglobin having different colors when it's carrying oxygen (arterial blood) and after it's unloaded oxygen (venous blood).
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Don't mind me, folks. I'm just feeling a little faint.
|December 18th, 2014, 08:01 AM
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Hi Paul,
Your luthier friends are right: the mix of blood and madder/alizarin would turn the violin lacquer brown, or even black after a while.
For at least two reasons, one being the fact that hemoglobin is an iron complex of less than perfect stability. Thus, some iron will eventually shift allegiance and form a more stable brown-black metal-complex with the hydroxy-anthraquinones of madder.
As Steve indicated, hemoglobin and alizarin do not belong to the same chemical families.
Hemoglobine is, structurally speaking, related to another natural pigment, of vital importance too, the green chlorophyll magnesium-complex.
Another interesting cousin of hemoglobin is a group of stable modern synthetic dyes (and pigments) called phtalocyanines: Copper- or nickel complexes which color wool and cotton in beautiful bright turquoise- or green shades. (These synthetic dyes are from time to time utilized in modern Persian rugs, IMHO a not-so-bright idea).
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NEW YORK -- The Dallas Mavericks' clinching victory in the NBA Finals earned the highest preliminary television rating for a Game 6 in 11 years.
The Mavericks' 105-95 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday on ABC drew a 15.0 overnight rating. That's the best for a Game 6 since 2000, when the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a title over the Indiana Pacers. There had been five series since that went at least six games.
The rating was up 35 percent from Game 6 of the 2006 Finals between the same teams, when the Heat clinched a championship. It was up 22 percent from last year's Game 6, when the Lakers routed the Boston Celtics to force Game 7.
It was the third highest rating since ABC began televising the Finals in 2003, behind last year's Game 7 (18.2) and Game 5 of the 2004 NBA Finals (15.5 for Lakers-Pistons).
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Counting Colorado and Utah, Pac-12 reaches 450 in NCAA titles
I find it interesting that the Pac-12 office grandfathers in previous national championships by new league members Colorado (22) and Utah (20) when proclaiming that the conference has reached 450 NCAA team titles.
But I get it. The more the merrier. And 450 is impressive.
The Pac-12 reached that milestone this week when the University of Southern California defeated Virginia for the men's tennis championship.
So far during this academic year alone, the Pac-12 tops the nation with eight NCAA championships, three more than the second-place Big Ten.
Pac-12 champions in this academic year were in women's soccer (Stanford), women's volleyball (UCLA), men's water polo (USC), women's indoor track (Oregon), men's and women's swimming and diving (California), women's water polo (Stanford) and men's tennis (USC).
According to the Pac-12 office, here is a list of the league's NCAA titles by school:
103 Stanford
95 Southern California
32 California
23 Arizona State
22 Colorado
20 Utah
19 Oregon
17 Arizona
6 Washington
3 Oregon State
2 Washington State
Surprisingly, the Pac-12 does not count national championships for football because the BCS and polls are not conducted by the NCAA.
Colorado's 22 national titles:
11 co-ed skiing
6 men's skiing
3 men's cross country
2 women's cross country
The CU athletic department also counts two other national championships for the school: 1990 in football and an AIAW-sanctioned women's skiing title prior to women's sports coming under the NCAA umbrella in the early 1980s.
By sport, NCAA championships earned by Pac-12 schools:
53 men's tennis
45 men's outdoor track and field
38 men's water polo
27 skiing
26 baseball
25 men's volleyball
23 softball
23 men's swimming
19 women's tennis
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1. In my last post, I wrote:
I continue to be sickened by the reactions of some sections of the left to the on-going uprising in Iran. Many on the left demonstrate some version of a Third Worldist or second campist ideology, which says that the Iranian theocracy is somehow heroic because it is defying the Western "imperialist" camp. A prime example of Third Worldist second campism is the American Monthly Review and its blog, MRZine.I want to clarify this slightly. Monthly Review and its editors have not, as far as I am aware, taken a pro-Ahmadinejad line, and there seems to me a disparity between the MR position and the MRZine position. MR has for decades been a useful independent trad left/Marxist journal, mainly quite scholarly. It has always veered towards a Third Worldist/Second Campist politics, for instance cheerleading for Fidel Castro. In contrast, MRZine seems to play towards what I call the ZLeft. The ZLeft takes an outwardly libertarian anti-establishment form, but lacks any political analysis apart from hatred of America and the West, and is therefore easily seduced by any authoritarian thugs who "defy" America.
In this way, the ZLeft has become the useful idiot of both old style Stalinism (hence this defence of the WWP's pro-Ahmadinejad insanity heavily cites MRZine material) and new style Islamist theocracy. As well as second campism, the cultural code of anti-Zionism plays a major role in the ZLeft political formation. As Principia Dialectica (perhaps hyperbolically!) express it:
The Leninists [of Lenin's Tomb*] and their friends at the 'Monthly Review' foundation see Israel as the enemy, hence defence of Iran at all costs, as the most able strategic player in the fight against what they regard as the region's lapdog for the eternal 'Great Satan.' MR zine's coverage on the Iran affair is about playing the neutral card. In reality, this 'position' can only end in the 'logical' support for a clampdown against an Iranian democratic movement that seeks a thawing of relations with the US and Israel. The Leninists act as if Iran going nuclear would be some kind of parallel to good old Uncle Joe Stalin procaiming the existence of 'the workers' bomb' in 1948! By supporting the status quo, by giving credit to the Amadinijad regime as the most resolute expression of 'anti-Zionism', the Leninist politbureau and MR zine fail to realise that conservative forces in Israel and Iran strengthen each other - in fact each rely upon a terrible dichotomy that must be broken.It is, therefore, worth noting that not everyone at MR follows the pro-Ahmadinejad line. For example, Michael McIntyre, who has been published by MRZine, writes:
"Oddly enough, even though I suggested the obscure "catonism" as a better term than "fascism," my Iranian comrade in a recent email had no hesitation in referring to "the inexplicable defense of fascism by segments of the US left" (referencing, in particular, the garbage Yoshie has been posting at MRZine)."Similarly, Michael Yates, a Monthly Review person, has an excellent piece on his blog about Iran. (See this discussion at Louis P's place.)
And it is worth noting that other strongholds of the ZLeft have published some sensible commentary, such as the CounterPunch and Dissident Voice pieces I mentioned yesterday, and this by Reese Erlich at Common Dreams.
I would also recommend this long piece by Louis Proyect. Proyect notes moonbat ex-Marxist James Petras claiming that the revolutionaries in Iran are just US stooges, and also notes that CounterPunch has generally taken a bad line: "Although Counterpunch started off printing articles that took the side of the protestors, it is now pretty much in the Manichean camp led by Paul Craig Roberts, their expert commentator on economics and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under Reagan."
Like me, Proyect places Petras and co in the tradition of the second camp: "Of course, this methodology of dividing the world between two opposing camps is nothing new. The CP's perfected it in the 1930s, labeling Trotsky's criticisms of the Soviet Government as giving aid and comfort to the Nazis."
2. Last week, I linked to Zizek's piece on Iran. My friend N passed on some stuff from an e-mail discussion list, headed "Zizek still crap shock". I'm not sure of the author, but here's an extract:
Zizek's article is, indeed, terrible, in my opinion, though at least he clearly sees who and what Ahmadinejad represents, as well as the mistake of seeing the present events through the distorted lens of liberal secularism. Yet, thirty years on Zizek longs for the "Khomeini revolution," before it was "corrupted" -- by whom? Khomeini and the social and political forces he represented, that's for sure. Ahmadinejad is an "Islamo-Fascist" (certainly the political emodiment of capitalist reaction, in my view), but what about Khomeini and his political project? Khomeini was no romantic anti-capitalist, but rather the political embodiment of the clerical caste and the wealth and power it feared losing to the Shah's "white revolution." Khomeini's closest ideological ally was perhaps Ali Shariati (who died before the uprising against the Shah), who propounded a potent ideologial brew of Islamism, and the identity politics and "anti-imperialism" (sic.) of Fanon. It then became the ideology of Iranian nationalism, and its project of imperialist dominance in the Middle-East -- in opposition, of course to the American hegemon. Those currents of Twelver Shi'ism, and Sufism in particular, which were a powerful factor in the uprising against the Shah's regime and its Anglo-American backers, were ruthlessly suppressed by the Khomeini regime. Could such cultural elements of Iranian society be progressive in the present epoch, and foment a revolutionary assault on the power of capital? In the same way that the cultural remnants of the "Norman yoke" could propel revolutionary movements in England, or the memory of Thomas Munzer and the peasant wars could propel German revolutionaries hundreds of years later. But Sufism, and the work of thinkers like Henry Corbin in elucidating its own anti-capitalist potential, is diametrically opposed to the ideology of Shariati and Khomeini. Would anyone expect the stirrings of revolution in Iran to simply adopt the slogans of 1789 or 1917? Don't we have to look for indigenous cultural traditions wherever the signs of revolution appear? My point, however, is that while such traditions were present in 1979, and also today, they are not the ideological tradition of Shariati and Khomeini, which did and will do exactly what it promises: crush any revolutionary movement.
* To be fair to Lenin's Tomb, something which I'm not naturally inclined to do (the Tomb's Richard Seymour once called for my ankles to be severed), Seymour has developed a fairly good analysis, as in this piece from yesterday, which overlaps a bit with my own.


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A little news item posted by Dean Piper at The Mirror yesterday has fashion editors on both sides of the Atlantic buzzing.
Apparently, the editor spotted former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell (a.k.a. "Ginger Spice") walking into the office of Sir Philip Green, the owner of Topshop, for a meeting. The topic of that meeting was, apparently, a new fashion line for women "a little older" than Topshop's typical customer (i.e. tweens).
Sources at Topshop have not yet confirmed the news, though the ladies over at FabSugar did note that the celeb was wearing Topshop at a recent event, so she's both a fan of the label already and possibly already in cahoots.
Whether the rumors are true, it should be noted that not all the fashion editors stateside are too fond of the idea. Unfortunately for Ms. Halliwell, she's made a name for herself, style-wise, that may be a hard stereotype to shake (ridiculous microminis come to mind). She's certainly not as highly regarded here in the U.S. as, say, Kate Moss, and definitely won't have the same pull for consumers.


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- Teak will naturally take on a handsome silver grey patina after several months of exposure to water
- Compact triangle shape fits into shower or bath
- Ideal as a personal grooming stool
- Lightweight, durable, adjustable legs
- Large rubber tips reduce slipping
Product Specification
- Outside Legs (Width): 22".
- Outside Legs (Depth): 22".
- Seat (Width): 22.5".
- Seat (Depth): 16".
- Seat (Height): 13"-19".
- Product Weight: 9 lbs.


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Outstanding folks. Great to deal with and I enjoyed the buying process. I will buy from them again in the future. Thanks Matt, great job!!!!
Super great people! Had a great selection of used vehicles all very nice. Staff was great! Very helpfull, super friendly, very knowledgeable group witb lots of experience. Didnt buy a vehicle from them yet but likely will very soon just super pleasant to deal with.
My fiance and I had a great car buying experience with Dunn Brothers. They are very knowledgeable about all types of cars and even though they didn't have what we were looking for on their lot, they went out and found it for us from a different state. We will definitely buy from them again
We have bought a couple of vehicles from Dunn Brothers and have always been happy with the quality of their inventory. They are wonderful to work with and are always fair. We will go back again
They were very willing to work with myself and the bank to get a good deal and also a good interest rate. Very nice people, friendly and helpful. I was able to test drive the truck, they actually let me drive it home to my husband. Of course my husband was very surprised and he drove the truck back to Dunn Bros. They had gotten the loan approved while I was gone. My husband is very happy with the purchase of this beautiful truck. Thank you Dunn Bros. and sons very your help and patience with my husband and I.
It's the way the buying process should be Matt and the rest of the staff listen and work with you and were a pleasure to deal with.
Absolutely the best experience at Dunn Brothers. Matt was wonderful to work with. Everyone treated us excellent. I highly recommend them. We will definitely be a repeat customer. I love my Explorer!
Just purchased my 2nd car from this dealership. Our salesman Matt Dunn is amazing. He's extremely knowledgeable and makes the buying process stress free. I never felt pressured to purchase. This is a friendly family owned business with a large variety of quality used cars. I'm a customer for life
We will be back when we are shopping for our next car. We had a great experience all around that was friendly, fast, and fair.


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washer buying guide: how to buy a washer to fit your needs
We've all grown accustomed to life with an automatic clothes washer. Whether the closet is filled with designer suits or the timeworn jeans, if the clothes aren't kept clean, life just isn't right. Clothes washer design has come a long way since the wringer washers of decades ago. Today's models run more efficiently than ever before and offer a great selection of innovative options and controls.
To begin, use the following questions to help navigate through the key components of buying a washer. Find in-depth information on the topics listed below by simply clicking on any of the following links:
What is the difference between top load washers and front load washers?
How much capacity do I need in a clothes washer?
My space is limited. How do washers vary in size?
What installation considerations should be made when comparing washers?
What wash cycles are available and how do they differ?
What design & color options are available?
How does steam affect washing performance?
What are some new and unique features available on today's washers?
How can I further protect my investment?
What is the difference between top load washers & front load washers?
If you haven't shopped for a clothes washer in a while, you'll notice a lot more variety than in years past. Today's market offers a plethora of options including front load washers, conventional top load washers and high efficiency top load washers.
Conventional Top Load Clothes Washers
Conventional top load laundry has operated in the same way for many years. In a conventional top load wash, clothes are loaded from the top of the machine into the wash basket. After detergent is added – usually right on top of the clothing – and the cycle started, the washer fills with water. The agitator is used to push the clothes down to the bottom of the basket, where the agitator fins beat the clothes clean. Clothes rise back to the top and are driven down again in a continuous pattern.
Conventional top load washers provide easier access for those who have difficulty bending low and wash times are noticeably quicker. They also allow for the flexibility of throwing in "last-minute items". In contrast, once a cycle is started on a front load machine, the door will remain locked shut until the cycle is complete.
Front Load Clothes Washers
Front load laundry operates with a completely different wash system. Clothes are loaded through the front of the machine and the door locks. A separate compartment drawer (located on the upper front corner of the washer) is used to hold detergent and other additives. Water and detergent mix together in a reservoir, forming a lathery concentration. As the washer tumbles, the wash basket's internal fins cradle the sudsy water, allowing gravity to pull it through the fiber of the clothes – forcing out dirt and soils.
Front load washers out-perform conventional top load washers in clean-ability and energy efficiency. The front load wash system is gentler on clothes and uses 1/2 the amount of water than that of conventional models. Spin speeds on front load washers range from 50-80% faster than conventional top load spins – which results in faster dry times – saving on time and energy. A household doing 12 loads per week and paying the national average for water, sewer, and electric bills will save about $150 per year by switching from a top load washer to a front load washer.
High Efficiency Top Load Clothes Washers
For those who prefer the performance of a front load washer and the top load design, high-efficiency top load washers are a perfect blend.
High efficiency top load washers offer the same capacity, performance and efficiency standards of front load washers. A high efficiency top load is ideal for those with narrow laundry rooms or specific plumbing constraints. A top load washer can be easily installed on either side of the dryer, whereas fixed door hinges on front load machines make for less install flexibility. Top load design also eliminates the need for low bending, which is required with a front load machine unless a pedestal is purchased (generally at additional cost).
How much capacity do I need in a clothes washer?
Ultimately, the right washer capacity is determined by each customers' set of needs and expectations. Never has a manufacturer marketed its washer capacity as being "extra small". However, many superlatives such as "super", "super plus" and "extra large" can be difficult to compare.
Most conventional top load washers range between 3.2 and 3.5 cubic feet. For the majority of customers replacing a washer more than 7 years old, this represents an upgrade from the past, when washer capacities ranged from 2.7 to 3.2 cubic feet. Some specialty-sized washers (such as apartment or compact) have smaller capacities.
Front-load washer capacity is determined by an IEC (International Electrotechnicial Commission) rating. In essence, the IEC rating indicates the overall capacity that a top load washer would need to have to be comprable in size. Since front-load washers can be loaded more tightly, they can handle larger loads with a smaller wash basket. Compact front load washers range from 2.0 to 2.5 cubic feet, and most high efficiency washers range from 3.1 cu. ft. (IEC) up to 4.7 cu. ft. (IEC) – which represents a significant upgrade from conventional top load washers.
As a rule of thumb, to accomodate a king-sized comforter, a washer capacity of 3.8 cu. ft. (IEC) or greater is required. For a queen-sized comforter, approximately 3.5 cu. ft. (IEC) or more is needed. return to top
My space is limited. How do washers vary in size?
The majority of washing machines are 27″ wide, though a small segment of models are 25″ wide. The average washer is approximately 25″-28″ deep. Top load washers are 36″ high, not including the back control panel, which varies depending on the model. Front-load washers range from 34″-39″ high.
Some manufacturers build specialty-sized compact laundry, which typically measure 34″ high, 24″ wide and 24″ deep. These units are generally installed beneath countertops or in a small closet.
Laundry pedestals can raise front-load washers and dryers an additional 7-15″ higher for easier access. Pedestals can also serve as additional storage space. return to top
What installation considerations should be made when comparing washers?
Electrical Requirements
The large majority of washers require a standard 110-volt outlet.
A small number of washers, primarily European compact laundry manufacturers — such as ASKO, Miele and certain Bosch models — run off of 220-volt power rather than standard 110-volt. Some of these models use only a cold water fill, as opposed to having both a cold inlet and hot inlet. If you have a compact-sized washer, be sure to check the existing plumbing and electrical to ensure the new washer can be reconnected without additional work.
Stacked Laundry
Though most washers are installed next to the dryer, some save space by stacking. In the past, stackable laundry was commonly sold as a one-piece tower with the washer on bottom and dryer on top. While still available in limited selection, most stackable laundry is now available by purchasing each piece separately and using a mounting bracket to connect.
Door Swing
Generally, the front load washer door should swing opposite of the dyer door so that clothes can be easily transferred. Most front load washers are left hinged and cannot be reversed. If existing plumbing doesn't accomodate the typical setup, a small number of right-hinged and reversible front-loading washers are available. High efficiency top load machines also an available substitute. return to top
What wash cycles are available and how do they differ?
At a minimum, every washer will feature three main wash cycles: normal, permanent press, and delicate. A normal wash is designed for casual clothes and towels. Permanent press offers gentler wash action for dress shirts, pants and other business attire. Delicate washes are designed for laces, silks, and other sensitive items that would be harmed by more abrasive wash action.
Top load washers utilize transmissions with varying motor speeds. To wash more delicately, a one-speed washer will agitate intermittently. A washer with two or more motor speeds can reach a lower agitation level, providing more delicate care than intermittent performance. Front-load washers slow down tumbling motion and default to lower spin speeds when a more delicate cycle is selected.
In addition, with the use of advanced technology, many manufacturers offer specialty cycles that optimize wash times, temperature levels, water levels, agitation/ tumbling speeds, rinses and spins to suit each individual load size and fabric type. return to top
Unique specialty cycles
Sanitary Cycle – internal heating elements increase the temperature of incoming water to over 160 degrees. Sanitary cycles are capable of killing dust mites, germs, and bacteria. The National Sanitation Foundation, or NSF, approves washers capable of sanitization with the "NSF Certified" label. Best used on comforters, bed sheets and pillow cases.
Allergy Cycle – internal heating elements increase incoming water temperature to over 130 degrees. Though not capable of true sanitization, it is able to kill most allergens that irritate sensitive skin. Best used on regular clothing that could be damaged by the extreme high heat of a sanitary cycle.
Favorite / My Cycle – many manufacturers allow for a commonly used cycle to be programmed into the machine's control memory. This makes it convenient to select the same cycle settings each time with the push of one button. return to top
What design & color options are available?
Options in laundry designs & color have increased greatly in the past few years. Though white is still the most popular color for washers & dryers, colors like red, blue, gray, champagne and stainless are becoming more popular.
In addition to providing more color choices, washers are designed with increasingly sophisticated control panels and door designs. For example, some deluxe models feature touchless control panels, LED readout screens, chrome door rings, shiny knobs and silver accents as opposed to less-expensive models with push-button controls and painted finished knobs and door trim.
A growing trend in new homes and remodeled laundry rooms is building laundry into surrounding cabinets and under a counter. The built-in look provides a large, convenient surface for folding clothes and storage. Laundry can differ in size, so its important to check installation requirements & measurements before designing the cabinetry.
Some manufacturers, such as ASKO and Miele, offer models that accept a custom door front. In this application, a cabinet-maker builds panels to the required specification, which match the room decor. This allows the washer and dryer to be installed and integrated into existing cabinetry for a flush, seamless appearance. return to top
How does steam affect washing performance?
Steam washers use internal heat chambers to superheat incoming moisture into steam and inject it into the washtub during the cycle for enhanced deep cleaning and clothes freshening.
Most front load washers clean by thoroughly showering water through the clothing fibers. Steam can penetrate through clothing fibers better than water molecules resulting in a deeper, more effective clean. Steam, being 212 degrees, reaches a high enough temperature to eliminate certain irritants and bacteria. LG washers with the Allergiene cycle, are specifically designed to help people who suffer irritation or other symptoms resulting from household allergens.
Washers with steam capabilities often feature a freshening cycle as well. These short freshening cycles (approximately 20 minutes) are designed to force stale odor from clothes that have been hanging in the closet (or sitting damp in the washer) for far too long.
What are some new and unique features available on today's washers?
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Most washers rely on the incoming water temperature, but some clothes washers use thermostats to ensure that this temperature is proper. If water is coming in is either too cold or too hot, the appropriate valve will open to bring the water to an ideal temperature.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) technology designed by Frigidaire, is especially useful in cold climates when performing a cold wash cycle. Detergent requires a minimum water temperature of 65 degrees to activate cleaning enzymes. If the incoming water is too cold, Automatic Temperature Control opens the hot water valve to bring water temperature to 65 degrees. This is still a cold wash by garment industry standards but is at the minimum temperature needed to activate detergent enzymes for proper cleaning.
Stainless steel wash basket
An increasing number of washers now come with a stainless steel wash basket as opposed to plastic or porcelain. A stainless steel wash tub gradually smoothes out over time, creating an environment less likely to snag and damage clothing. Stainless steel is less porous than plastic or porcelain – and less likely to absorb odors or discoloration. Ultimately, aside from offering a great appearance, stainless steel is the most durable tub material in the industry.
Magnetic direct-drive system
Traditionally, washers used either a belt-driven or gear-driven transmission. More models now feature a magnetic direct-drive system which uses two oppositely charged magnets that push and pull against each other. With origins in the respirator industry, this motor is one of the most stable and reliable in the industry.
Extra rinse
A second rinse is helpful in removing soap residues, which can irritate people with sensitive skin. A second rinse often occurs automatically. Extra rinse allows a third rinse to be added for good measure. Some washers can clean efficiently with up to seven rinses.
Ease of use
Most of us are used to setting our own options when running the washer, but high-efficiency machines default to an appropriate time, spin speed, and temperature once a cycle is selected. Some models have touch-screen controls or attractive LCD readouts that make setting the wash cycle a snap.
Noise level
While not rated as certifiably as the dishwasher industry, models differ from one another in terms of volume, sometimes substantially. Higher-end washers use better suspension systems, shock absorbers, insulation and motor design in an attempt to ensure silent operation.
Storage pedestals
Most pedestals are designed to raise a front load washer higher from the ground, providing easier access and extra storage. Some innovative pedestals now feature compartments that can store up to six months of liquid detergent and fabric softener. This type of pedestal connects directly to the corresponding front load washer and dispenses detergent automatically. return to top
How can I further protect the investment of my new washer?
Most manufacturers offer a one year limited warranty on their product. For as little as $50 Warners' Stellian offers a Product Protection Guarantee designed to keep your new washer performing as well as the day you bought it. Our Product Protection Guarantee covers all functional parts and labor on your new appliance for up to two, three or five years. return to top
We hope you have found this buying guide to be useful and informative and we appreciate the time you took to read through it. If you have questions that were not answered by this guide, please feel free to contact us.


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Have you recently realized that you love adorable baby animals too much to eat them? Are you pretty convinced that livestock farming is destroying the world? Do you just want to have something in common with Alicia Silverstone?
No, seriously. We challenge you to try sticking to a vegan diet—basically, eating nothing made from/by an animal—for a week, whether it's because you're seriously considering a lifestyle change or because you know you can rise to that kind of challenge.
3. Here are the rules:
2. NO DAIRY (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc)
Below you'll find a week's worth of really tasty, non-lame recipes to make it easy. The clock starts on a Saturday, so you'll have time to cook, shop, and get adjusted. You can feel free to come up with your own ideas, too; there's a very handy list of tips and ingredient swaps over at Vegan Action's website.
4. The Shopping List
For decorative purposes only, please do not actually put milk and eggs and butter on your shopping list.
A few things used in some of these recipes that you might not have:
non-dairy milk: Soy, almond, and coconut milk are all easy to find.
cashew nuts: Ground up, they give sauces and spreads a nice creamy texture.
tofu: Extra firm is the most sturdy and useful type for stir-frying, etc.
panko breadcrumbs: Use them as breading to make food delicious and crispy.
miso: Technically fermented soybean paste but also a magic condiment that makes everything amazing. White miso is the most versatile.
nutritional yeast: It tastes so much like cheese it's crazy.
Bragg's Liquid Aminos: Some soy sauces are processed with animal products; a lot of vegan recipes use this instead.
6. OK, ready?
7. Saturday Breakfast: Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa
Cook a big pot of your favorite grain (quinoa is yummy and has a lot of protein) and keep it in the fridge. You can rewarm for an easy breakfast through the week, and add whatever fruit or nuts you want. Swap in non-dairy milk for regular; maple syrup on top is nice. Recipe at 101 Cookbooks.
8. Saturday Lunch or Dinner: Sweet Potato Burgers
Roast a few extra sweet potatoes to have on hand for snacking. Recipe from Love & Lemons.
9. Sunday Breakfast: Easy Weekend Pancakes + Fruit
Recipe from veganyumyum.
10. Sunday Lunch
Just because you're vegan now doesn't mean you can't make a mean SANDWICH. If you're not afraid of a little whisking, you can even DIY some creamy vegan mayo with dijon, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
Check out this list of 50 ideas, or mix-and-match with some of these fixin' options:
fried or scrambled tofu
roasted vegetables (red peppers, eggplant, etc)
nut butter (Bored of peanut? Try almond.)
11. Sunday Dinner: Eggplant Lemongrass Curry
Swap in extra ginger + grated lemon or lime zest if you don't want to wrastle with lemongrass. Serve with some steamed rice. Recipe at Green Kitchen Stories.
12. Sunday Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate + Water = MAGIC MOUSSE (for real). Recipe at Food52.
13. Monday Breakfast
Cereal is still totally fair game. Dip into your quinoa stash from Saturday or just eat your Cheerios with non-dairy milk.
14. Monday Lunch
Bring leftover eggplant curry from Sunday plus a roasted sweet potato from Saturday.
15. Monday Dinner: Penne with Veggies & Pine Nuts
You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand for this. Recipe at Food52.
16. Tuesday Breakfast
Keep working on that quinoa! Toss in a chopped apple and some brown sugar when you heat it up.
17. Tuesday Lunch: Avocado & Chickpea Sandwich
Recipe at Love & Lemons.
18. Tuesday Dinner: Miso Vegetables and Tofu
The miso makes this great, so don't leave it out. Recipe at 101 Cookbooks.
19. Wednesday Breakfast: PB&B Toast
Peanut butter and banana slices on nice grainy bread.
20. Wednesday Lunch
Get some soup! Most places should have a few decent vegan options, like lentil soup or vegetarian chili.
21. Wednesday Dinner: Warm Butternut & Chickpea Salad
The tahini dressing on this is nice with lots of stuff; add some sauteed greens and pita bread to make a meal. Recipe at Smitten Kitchen.
22. Thursday Breakfast: Smoothie
Just pop some berries or any fruit you've got in the freezer into a blender and add almond or soy milk and a little agave or maple syrup. Bananas are good for a creamier texture. This Green Apple Smoothie from Girl Makes Food looks nice.
23. Thursday Lunch: Beet & Chickpea Salad
Use soy yogurt or hummus instead of regular yogurt for the sauce. Recipe at Love & Lemons.
24. Thursday Dinner: Jerk Sloppy Joes
25. Friday Breakfast: Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars
Tons of different nuts and seeds in here; you can pretty much throw in whatever you've got/whatever you like. Recipe at 86 Lemons.
26. Friday Lunch: Flatbreads with Scallion & Red Pepper Spread
You can buy flatbreads instead of baking them, unless you're feeling ambitious. The spread is made with cashews and tofu and would be good on lots of stuff. Recipe at Post Punk Kitchen.
27. Friday Dinner: Pappardelle With Kale Pesto
You made it through a whole week! And it wasn't bad, right? In case you're interested in extending the experiment, here are a few more recipes to try.
30. Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles
Recipe at Post Punk Kitchen.
31. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Recipe at veganyumyum.
32. Blueberry Smoothie
34. Wild Rice & Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing
This calls for coconut oil to cook the tofu but you can use any kind. Brown or white rice would be good too, although not as pretty. Recipe at Sprouted Kitchen.
35. BLT Salad
It may be fake bacon, but it still has the word "bacon" in the name. Recipe at veganyumyum.
36. Spicy Potato & Black Bean Burritos
Recipe at Oh She Glows.
A lot of the snacks you eat normally are still fine on a vegan diet. But if you've been deeply dependent on beef jerky or just looking for something healthy to munch on during the day, try these:
roasted almonds
dried apricots
granola (bars)
peanut butter on toast or celery
popcorn with olive oil instead of butter
kale chips
fresh fruit
carrots + hummus
39. Tofu and Eggplant Lasagna
Recipe at CHOW.
40. Vegan "Beef" Stew
This calls for Trader Joe's Beef-Less Strips, but you could use tofu or seitan instead, or just skip them. Recipe at Gouda Monster.
41. Quinoa Chili
Recipe at Two Peas & Their Pod.
43. Chai Spice Snickerdoodles
44. One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
45. Chocolate Avocado Cake
Avocado is a great sub for butter, and doesn't make this taste weird or like anything except awesome chocolate cake. Recipe at Joy the Baker.
Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/how-to-eat-vegan-for-a-week-and-love-it


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10 Paint Projects To Revamp Tired Spaces
Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares fresh ideas for your next paint project.
I love a natural patina, like tarnished silver or weathered wood, but when the finish on a piece is less than desirable, a quick coat of paint has the power to completely transform it. Plus, painting is affordable, quick and easy, so you change your mind whenever another color calls your name. This is why I'm a bit of a serial painter — the power of paint can be almost addictive!
Whether you'd like to breathe new life into a space by painting your walls, floors and ceilings, or try your hand at a smaller project like sprucing up an old piece of furniture, there's a paint for every type of material and application. Inspired? Here are some fresh ideas for your next painting project.
An open bookcase or étagère is a great piece to paint in a fresh shade, since the open back and sides will keep the color from feeling overpowering. A leafy green upgrades this shelving unit, drawing the eye to some pretty books and objets.
While some brick walls are beautiful, adding warmth and texture to rooms, others aren't so pretty — and keeping a brick wall exposed just for the sake of having one isn't always the best choice! In this renovated kitchen, designer Trish Johnston maintained the cool texture of the brick veneered wall, but painted it a neutral white to conceal its flaws.
If you can't get rid of an undesirable architectural element, you can either paint it out so it blends in with the walls, or have fun and accentuate it with a statement color. Here, senior editor Morgan Michener went with a bold tomato hue to revive a radiator, giving this space instant cool factor.
In a neutral space like this beautiful, light-filled kitchen, you can have fun with an energetic paint. The turned legs of these stools really stand out in sunny yellow, and painting all four makes a bright statement. (Don't worry: when pieces are relatively small, like these stools, you can easily paint them again if you tire of the color.)
Break the rules: trim doesn't always have to be painted a shade of white, or the same color as your walls. Call attention to great architectural elements, like high baseboards, with a coat of contrasting color. For a look that's unexpected, but still sophisticated, go for a rich shade like this great olive green.
Don't want to commit to color on your bedroom walls? Can't decide between a few different shades? Why not follow senior design editor Joel Bray's lead and paint out a few large canvasses, leaning them against the wall as an impromptu headboard. I love the soft taupe and blush palette Joel chose for this project.
Learn how to make the pictured DIY: Painted Canvas Headboard.
Sometimes it's not about painting any one particular piece of furniture or architectural element; it's all about creating the perfect backdrop for a gorgeous piece. This handsome wooden chair in designer Deb Nelson's charming home stands out beautifully against soft white-painted floors, stairs and walls.
It's tempting to shy away from bright colors when painting something as large as a bed, let alone two beds in one space! But as long as you create a sense of balance, by using softer shades on the walls, for example, you can really go for it on pieces of furniture. I like how the glossy finish on these pretty single beds intensifies the vibrant blue hue.
Painted ceilings are gaining popularity these days, so go ahead and embellish these long-neglected surfaces. But before you pick up your roller, don't forget to consider the finish of your paint. A flat finish tends to absorb light and visually recede (creating the illusion of a higher ceiling), while a glossier finish will reflect more light, but recede less. Designer Allison Pringle chose a sky blue paint in a glossy finish for her petite apartment, which adds a lot of brightness to the space.
A white-painted floor is charming, classic and timeless. But in decorator Heidi Smith's cottage, a splash of watery turquoise really livens up the mostly white mudroom, giving it a fresh, playful feel. In my mind, this is the perfect amount of color for a small space.


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Game 86: Toronto at Tampa Bay pregame
It was a given that someone was going to be removed from the Blue Jays' bullpen soon. Closer Scott Downs was coming off the DL and a spot had to be vacated.
Even with B.J. Ryan's recent struggles, though, learning that the club decided to release the former closer came as a bit of a shock.
"I mean, we knew Downs was coming back at some point and someone had to come out of the 'pen," said reliever Jason Frasor, who served as the interim closer while Downs' was on the DL. "But, when I heard it was B.J., it was like 'Wow. They actually did it.'"
Wow indeed.
Ryan is still on the books for roughly $5 million more this season and another $10 million in 2010 — paychecks that will continue to head his way from the Blue Jays.
Assistant GM Alex Anthopoulos said the Blue Jays discussed the move internally on Tuesday night, cleared it with ownership Wednesday morning, and Ryan learned he was being released around 3 p.m. ET — a half-hour before the clubhouse doors open. Word is that he rode away in a golf cart in the service-level tunnel.
Ryan didn't help his cause on Monday when he said he felt some of his command issues stemmed from his sporadic use. It was the ol' Catch-22, as Anthopoulos pointed out. Ryan believed more time on the mound could help, but manager Cito Gaston no longer trusted Ryan to pitch in critical situations.
"A few days ago, I think we saw in the media that he expressed some frustration of not being able to pitch more and be used more," Anthopoulos said. "I think that's what it came down to, that the role that we had for him right now, we couldnt get him the work that he wanted to have.
"It was one of those things that it's a Catch-22. He needed to pitch more to get the results, but unfortunately we're in the business of trying to win games and Cito needs to do what he can to give the team the best chance to win and put the best guys in there that he feels gives us the best chance."
Downs, who was activated from the DL after a bout with a sprained left toe, will immediately return to the closer's role — a job he was handed in April in light of Ryan's continued issues on the mound. With Downs as the closer and Brian Tallet in the rotation, heavily-used Jesse Carlson is the lone lefty specialist available in the bullpen now.
Today's lineups:
Fourth place AL East, 8.0 GB
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Adam Lind, DH
4. Scott Rolen, 3B
5. Vernon Wells, CF
6. Kevin Millar, 1B
7. Alex Rios, RF
8. Jose Bautista, LF
9. Raul Chavez, C
Starter: LHP Brian Tallet, (5-6, 5.38)
Second place AL East, 5.5 GB
1. B.J. Upton, CF
2. Carl Crawford, LF
3. Evan Longoria, 3B
4. Carlos Pena, 1B
5. Ben Zobrist, 2B
6. Pat Burrell, DH
7. Jason Bartlett, SS
8. Gabe Kapler, RF
9. Dioner Navarro, C
Starter: LHP Scott Kazmir (4-5, 6.79)
*The Jays have not slipped to a .500 record at any point this season
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Well, i'm not all that disappointed that BJ is gone, but i'm a little surprised the he was just outright released.
Wouldn't we have some other options with him…send him to minors that sort of thing? At least that way maybe he could have rebounded for next year. With 15mil still owed, that's a big chunk to eat for nothing now.
I am disappointed Ryan is gone and a little surprised . Why couldn't the Jays not invent some mysterious ailment like the Yanks did for Wang and the Sox did for Dice-K and put him on the DL where he might have been able to work through some of his issues. Instead they release him and Jays suck up 15 million . Another team will pick him up for league minimum , let him workout his problems while the Jays pay for it…..Thomas scenario all over again. If he went on the DL , they would have missed the trade deadline but its not like they were going to trade him anyways . Maybe its time for some of the management to be released .
Tallet stepped it up to help out a decimated rotation but his last few starts have shown he is tired . His move to the rotation weakened the Jays' bullpen as they lost their long relief man . I have to wonder how long will it be before he moves back to the bullpen or will they keep him in the rotation until his arm falls off . I have said this the past two years , there is something wrong with the Jays conditioning that they have suffered so many injuries…..somebody needs to reassess what is being done . If this is frustrating for the fans ( certainly for this fan ), imagine how frustrated this team must be .
I am of 2 minds regarding Ryan's release. First, there is the matter of $15 million for a club on a tight budget. There had to be some way they could have got him on the DL, send him to Bobby Mattick, start from square one and see if they could salvage something for 2010. The other side of the coin is that the Jay's staff, and the best medical help money can buy has looked at BJ for a season ans a half, and concluded that there is nothing to salvage, a la Billy Kotch. Some pitchers grow old gracefully and fade into the sunset; for others the decline is short, sharp, and ugly.
BJ is the last of the big money free agents the Jays have signed in recent years, and the record has been mostly disappointment. Frank Thomas was a fizz from the get-go, as was David Eckstein. We had one good season out of 3 fron AJ Burnett; Ryan is 2 for 5, if you can count 30 saves in 2008 as a success.
In a sad way, it reinforces what JP Riccardi is trying to do, and the direction the club will take in the future: grow your own, have a strong farm system and good scouting. The lost earnings from all our home grown pitchers on the DL since 2006 (if you exclude Doc's broken leg) doesn't add up to one year of Ryan's salary, let alone the 2 1/2 years the club will have to eat now.


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Arrogant Ossies. How's that DDR Shot Putter hormone taste, Smeltz?
Arrogant Ossies. How's that DDR Shot Putter hormone taste, Smeltz?
Fascist Dictator of the Heath Davis Appreciation Society
Supporting Petone's Finest since the very start - Iain O'Brien
Also Supporting the All Time #1 Batsman of All Time Ever - Jacques Kallis and the much maligned Peter Siddle.
Vimes tells it how it is:
I'll have you know it was a prescription from one of our fine state-sponsored doctors. Perfectly acceptable.
Gutted! I really wanted to prove the critics wrong. I guess I went someway towards doing that in taking it to 5 sets. Heath & I will really need to put us back in the tie in the doubles. Then the reverse singles will have to get us through. Still think we can do it!
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Poor stuff. Not good enough on the returns today, should have pushed him more and generated more break chances against a weak serve.
Think we can still win three on the back of the home crowd though.
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Revenge for Drake and Korpinen as East take unassailable lead
Whilst it won't completely take away this sting of their Australian Open finals defeat, the pain for Jefferson Drake & Martti Korpinen will no doubt be dulled as they led East CWLand into the World Group proper with a four-set win over Heath Davis & Jojo Mustard. In front of a hostile Stedingham crowd, the Easterners knew they needed just one win from the final three rubbers to relegate the West to the Europe/Africa Zone for season II.
But with a 0-2 record against the world's second best team, Drake and Korpinen were intent on making this the winning rubber as they shot out to a break lead early in the first set. After dropping the match just six days ago in three sets, they obviously realised a quick start was necessary to peg back the Australian Open champions. With a break of both West players' service, the visitors took the first set 6-2 to stun the local crowd into silence.
That silence was compounded early in the second as they broke to lead 4-0. The Westerners broke back immediately, and after settling with a Davis hold to love managed to draw back in sight with a second break to be 4-4. But when serving to stay in the set, the normally reliable Heath Davis double faulted when down two set points to hand the Easts a two set lead on a platter.
Staring down the barrel of an unceremonious Saturday exit, the Westerners knew something drastic needed to happen. At 2-2 it did; they took four games on the trot and came into the fourth with a wet sail to give the visitors the jitters. But despite a vocal crowd, the Easterners recovered to take the fourth set to a tiebreaker; one they secured 7-3 to conclude a 6-2, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(3) win. An obviously ecstatic East CWLand squad tore onto the court when the unassailable 3-0 lead was secured in what is sure to mean a lot for the politically fragile country. Meanwhile, the West will now ponder what might have been in the Europe/Africa Zone; their next tie coming later this year against the winner of the Mar. 5 clash between South Africa and Denmark in Durban.
Jefferson Drake & Martti Korpinen def. Heath Davis & Jojo Mustard, 6-2, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(3).
Absolutely gutted. Really wanted to push on and give the singles players a chance of taking back the tie. Disappointing to go out in the tiebreak after storming back in the 4th set. Ah well...not to be.
Hopefully Mustard can get a chance to gain further experience in Davis Cup singles even if it is a dead rubber, but will understand if someone else get a hit.
I'm not 100% sure this is the way the Davis Cup works (and someone can correct me if I'm wrong), but the Sunday ties will probably be:
Davis vs. Hancianu
Rivers vs. Smeltz/Korpinen
Underwhelming. Good luck to the East for the rest of the year. May have to rethink the season plans now, two tough play-offs for little reward...ah well. We'll see.
And yeah, reserves to play when it's a dead rubber. To three sets as well.
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Disappointing stuff from the Federal CWLand Republic. Bloody Ossies!
DAVIS CUP - WORLD GROUP - 1ST PLAY-OFF ROUND - WEST CWLAND VS. EAST CWLAND - STEDINGHAM, FR CWLANDSubstitute singles players Heath Davis and Scotland Rivers have added a bit of respectability to the card as they gave West CWLand their only points in crushing dead rubber wins. With the tie already decided yesterday, both countries gave opportunities to their untested singles players in a fairly dull Sunday of play.
Davis and Rivers earn consolation wins for West CWLand
With decidedly fewer people in attendance, Davis started things off by blitzing World No. 31 Jamee Hancianu in straight sets. After a frustrating weekend for the Westerner, the win over a quality clay court player no doubt filled Davis with confidence as he proved too much in a 6-1, 6-4 upset of sorts. Hancianu was clearly lacking intensity early and only managed to pick it up late in the second by which time it was too late to earn a Davis Cup win as he fell in straight sets.
Whilst there were rumours Randy Smeltz would give the paying customers something to see in the fifth rubber, in the end Rivers would face doubles player Martti Korpinen in an uninspiring affair. Rivers, left out of the first rubbers to much controversy, never looked troubled against the inexperienced singles player as he dominated the match for a 6-2, 6-2 win.
Next for the East is a Spanish team in Spain, with the sixth seeds waiting on news of Daniel Páez Blanco's health. The West are seeded one in the Europe/Africa Zone, and have a bye in early March before a showdown with either Denmark or South Africa.
Heath Davis def. Jamee Hancianu, 6-1, 6-4
Scotland Rivers def. Martti Korpinen, 6-2, 6-2
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Apartment Alexander-Moser
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Distance to ski / mountain lift 1 km
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2-room apartment 42 m2 on 2nd floor. Renovated in 2014, modern and cosy furnishings: entrance hall with separate WC. Living/dining room with 1 sofabed, dining nook and satellite TV (flat screen). Exit to the balcony. 1 small room with sliding door, without window with 2 beds (90 cm, length 200 cm). Open kitchen (oven, dishwasher, 4 ceramic glass hob hotplates, microwave, electric coffee machine). Bath/shower. Small balcony 7 m2. Balcony furniture. Very beautiful view of the mountains. Please note: non-smokers only. Underground parking space is in the building with lift access.House/Residence
Bad Hofgastein: Large, cosy apartment block "Alexander-Moser". 5 houses in the residence. In the resort, 250 m from the centre, in a quiet, sunny position. In the house: lift, storage room for skis, washing machine, tumble dryer (extra). Motor access to the grounds. Stepped path (8 steps) to the house. Parking at the house. Supermarket 500 m, restaurant 100 m, outdoor swimming pool 300 m, thermal baths "Therme Hofgastein" 300 m. Golf course 5 km, skisport facilities 1 km, ski bus stop 150 m, ski school 1 km, cross country ski track 50 m. Well-known ski regions can easily be reached: Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein-Großarl, Sportgastein. Please note: ski bus (free of charge). There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence. All houses/apartments are individually designed/furnished.
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Gasteinertal offer bathing lake. Tennis, golf course 18 hole. Riding. Fishing. Paragliding, total 4 mountain lifts and cableways. Hiking paths, mountain hikes, climbing. Mountain bike routes, mountain bikes for hire.Winter
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