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Karen Martin Photography
Listuguj photographer available to travel for specific photography projects. Studio available in Listuguj, for Campbellton, Dalhousie, Bathurst and surrounding areas. Specializing in maternity and newborn portraits and weddings. I speak both french and english. Feel free to contact me for specifics on your current needs.
Homepage: https://kmartinphotography.wordpress.com
Thanksgiving wedding 2015 ~ Quebec & New Brunswick photographer
Posted in Wedding on October 13, 2015
So, this weekend we celebrated Justin & Sari's nuptials. If any of you were outside Saturday, you know that the sun was shining but the wind carried some icy chills with it. Nonetheless, my bride was determined to have beautiful portraits even if it meant a little bit of chattering teeth here and there. As you'll see they were beautiful, stylish and cheerful! This always makes my days happy ones!
So, here is a sneak peek into Justin & Sari's wedded bliss…
The annual family session ~ Quebec & New Brunswick photographer
To this family their family portraits is a ritual that we've come to love and expect. There's no doubt next year we'll be planning the location, the colors the theme and all that fun stuff in order to keep their session different from the previous. Last year, I photographed this family at the carnival. This year we decided on a beach session. I think many of us underestimate the beauty that's in our backyard. This year I'm hoping to get outside a little more while the weather is nice. The kids love it, and chasing them is what I do best, even if that means jumping in the water with them 🙂
When I edited this session. I seriously was smiling through the whole process. How could you not!? These kids crack me up. We had a blast and I wondered sometimes how well mom and dad were hiding their terror lol… It didn't go as planned (nice dry outfits), but hey we made memories they'll love one day.
Here's to another year of documenting the Vicaire family!
Ahhh…children, how I missed you ~ Quebec & New Brunswick photographer
Posted in children on September 24, 2015
So, a while back I slowed down quite a bit on booking sessions that weren't wedding, newborn or maternity related. I stayed away from family and children so that I could concentrate on these areas. But what I realized recently is that having to entertain and trick kids into liking me was part of the excitement! Oh my how fun it is to pull scrunchie noses, giggles and smiles out of little ones. They have no care in the world what tomorrow brings and what yesterday was like. And when I'm photographing them, I'm right there…In the moment. Sure the parents probably think I'm some kind of whacked out overgrown child, but that's part of the fun. And you know what I need more of that in my life. So, bring it on!
Here is a recent session I did of 2 beautiful boys, who love their mother without a doubt and she adores them just as much. I love when a child is free loving and carefree like the way they were meant to be…
And one of my favorite images is the last one, because I'm in it. I can see my shadow behind him and he's reaching up towards me…that's when I know, I've done my best to make them feel at home 🙂
Vanessa & Kristof ~ Campbellton, New Brunswick
Posted in Wedding on August 3, 2015
Well, this day turned out to be a blessing. We had bad weather before and after the big day. After what seemed like weeks of rain and cold we got one beautiful sunny summer day! This couple was a pleasure to spend the day with. As you'll see my job wasn't very hard either…beautiful people in a beautiful setting.
As you'll see we did a "first look", and these are always fun when set-up right. Wait till you see the sequence 🙂
Thank you for letting me be part of this day Vanessa & Kristof!
Here's a preview!
Claire & Brad ~ Quebec & New-Brunswick wedding photographer
Posted in Wedding on July 6, 2015
I woke up Saturday morning excited to see the sun was shining. As some of you know, summer has somewhat not really shown up yet. So, when the forecast was calling for the warmest day we've had yet, I was thrilled despite knowing those boys would probably be hoping for some clouds haha…So, here is the beautiful and kind couple and their sweet families!
Beautiful engagements ~ Campbellton, Nb wedding photographer
Posted in E-sessions/Engagements on June 26, 2015
Oh, how I love engagement sessions. They're usually a way to get to know my clients and hang out in a relaxed setting. These two made the session such a fun event. Which usually means a great atmosphere come wedding day. So, here is a couple we'll be seeing again this fall when they tie the knot!
Miss Canada 2015!
Posted in Glamour on May 12, 2015
So, this is what I was up to today! Spent my morning with the beautiful and kind Dominique Doucette to create some images for her! Loved every minute and she made it super easy. I know exactly why she's Miss Canada, she's the girl next door that you can't help but wish she was your neighbor! Here's a sneak peek!


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Baguio Series: Hill Station (One of Baguio's Best Restaurants)January 22, 2016
Being the only first-timer in Baguio among the group (except for Rafa, of course), I was fortunately given the privilege by my loved ones to choose the place where we would dine. The first restaurant that I chose, where we had our breakfast was an ultimate fail! (Allow me not to talk about it in detail anymore because doing so might just ruin its reputation and the credibility of my choices as well. Lol!)
Despite our unpleasant breakfast experience, my very forgiving family, who kept on making fun of my awful taste, had been gracious enough to STILL allow me choose the next restaurant where we would spend our lunch. I was disappointed for failing on my first pick so I told myself, "Better make a good choice this time or else you would have to deal with all the teasing your entire life!"
I felt pressured as I carefully check the list of restaurants on my itinerary. I need one that would help redeem myself! With my fingers crossed, I chose TripAdvisor's number 1 restaurant in Baguio City -- HILL STATION. After all, I was thinking, this restaurant would not rank first for nothing, right?
Located at the ground level of Casa Vallejo, a century old house converted into a bed and breakfast accommodation along Session Road, Hill Station is considered as one of Baguio's most renowned restaurants. Its interior is of an old American design with curved staircases, big and wide windows, polished hardwood floors, and walls decorated by vintage photos. It is classic and elegant, yet homey. The ambiance of this place alone already made me sense the sweet smell of my victory and redemption!
Aside from its undeniably gorgeous furnishing and the cozy atmosphere it gives to the guests, I must say that I have appreciated very much the restaurant's wide array of international cuisines which include the diverse flavors of Asia, Europe, and America. In addition, I also liked the freshly baked complimentary bread along with the olive oil and dukka dip that they served on our table while we were waiting for our order.
Anyway, here are the dishes that we had for lunch:
Paella Valenciana for four (PHP 775)
Seafood Carbonara (PHP 340) -- fresh seafood and fettucine in a light cream sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese (PHP 280) -- homemade tomato sauce, ground beef, and mushrooms
Cambodian Coriander and Garlic Chicken (PHP 380) -- marinated overnight, charbroiled and served with rice
Mahi-Mahi Fillet with Green Masala (PHP 340) -- steamed in banana leaves and coconut cream, aromatic tomato chutney, saffron rice
Everything that we ordered tasted good and had a generous serving size that's good enough for sharing. Food came in fast and their staffs were professional as well. I just found their rates a bit pricey though (there's a 10% service charge that would be added to the bill). Nonetheless, the excellent food, ambiance, and service at Hill Station will definitely give you your money's worth!
In conclusion, I would say that our family had a pretty awesome dining experience in this place! (I had been successful in redeeming myself, lol!) So in case you find yourself not knowing where to eat in Baguio, I would highly recommend the no fail Hill Station along Session Road! It's certainly worth the try!
Just in case you were wondering where Rafa was in this photo, he's actually under the nursing cover, breastfeeding.
You have read Part 2 of 7 of my travel blog posts about our family's trip to Baguio. Should you wish to view the rest of the blog posts under this series, feel free to click any of the links below:


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What the average woman experiences in the feminist world is being hit on constantly by players. The feminist world is bad for both decent men and decent women. The feminist world is designed for sluts and cads (players). Women in feminist societies have a bitch shield because they need one to discourage constantly being hit on. Women can't be particularly blamed for this, the whole society and culture is rotten to the core.
Pick Up artists had been promoting "day game" for years… this is the result.


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As I've said in here before, Our Cookie Journal turns out to be about more than cookies. Right now, I'm waiting for a care package from Mom that contains the Chex cereals I need to make Chex Party Mix (or my holiday is not complete!). And I made a lovely Pumpkin Pie the day before Thanksgiving and used an oak-leaf cookie cutter to make cutouts to line the pie crust.
But it's not just because we've always loved cakes and pies and other holiday treats. Our Cookie Journal is about our friends and family, who become as much a part of these entries as they are a part of our lives. I shared photos of my pie online with my cousins, who had pictures of their pies: cherry, lemon and pumpkin. I didn't see any "nasty" Sugar Pies though. My dad's Buckeye relatives usually have those for Thanksgiving and Christmas and I've never liked them: to me, they're like Pecan Pies without the pecans!
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Why You Need a Theme Song
Each morning, as part of my daily routine, I blast and sing along to my theme song Defying Gravity by Idina Menzel.
I first learned of the theme song concept while watching the show Ally McBeal, when Ally was told by her therapist to choose a song to play in her head that made her feel good.
While I appreciate that songs can express the full spectrum of emotions, I love songs that are uplifting and empowering, especially in the mornings.
In fact, I created the list below of feel-good songs because I was so tired of being dictated by the songs played on the radio, which often had depressing or self-deprecating lyrics.
- Good Time - Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen
- Defying Gravity – Idina Menzel
- Brave – Sara Bareilles
- Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
- Living in the Moment – Jason Mraz
- One Step at a Time – Jordin Sparks
- Firework – Katy Perry
- Hall of Fame – The Script, will.i.am
- Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Day
- Best Day of My Life – American Authors
- Catch My Breath – Kelly Clarkson
- Roar – Katy Perry
- Good Life – OneRepublic
- I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
- On Top of the World - Imagine Dragons
As I scan through the songs on my list, all of which I'd consider my theme song, I realized there's actually a theme to my theme songs - All these songs are about having courage, succeeding, and having a ball!
Setting Intentions with Theme Songs
Listening to my theme songs always puts me in a good mood and helps me feel excited to start my day.
Theme songs are important not just because they'll, as Arnold Schwarzenegger would say, pump you up, but they're also a powerful way to set your intention for your day.
The words that come out of your mouth, such as through lyrics you repeat (either consciously or not), can become ingrained into your mind.
Singing them is even more powerful because you're likely to bring in your emotions. So be mindful of the lyrics you repeat and choose theme songs that uplift and empower you.
After all, do you want to keep reminding yourself that you're suffering or that you're strong and powerful?
As you're probably aware, thoughts, words, and actions are all interconnected.
Now it's your turn…
Do you have a theme song? What songs would you add to this list? What other ways can you set your intention for your day? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
Like my playlist? Listen to it on Spotify.
Thanks for reading!
Photo credit:"Ghandi Smiling" via Wikimedia Commons is licensed under CC BY 2.0 / Quote and texture added to original


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Media arts internship January 13, 2015
GIF creation
Today I spent two hours creating nine GIFs for two writers who intend to use the GIFs for analysis in a couple of future posts. The process I use to make GIFs is to record the video, trim the video, import it into photoshop, edit, crop and watermark the GIFs. Then I upload it to the site. I use a program called Fraps (http://www.fraps.com/) to record video from MLB.TV which has archived games from last season and beyond. I use Windows Movie Maker to trim the video. It's simple, quick, and easy to use. Plus I'm only trimming the video. There have been a couple times that I've used Adobe Premiere to edit some video, but that's for special cases where I'm trying to do a little more with the GIF that I can't do in Photoshop. Once the video is trimmed I import it into Photoshop where I delete unnecessary frames, crop and add a watermark to the GIF. If I can fit two different shots into one GIF I will do that from time to time, like one of the GIFs I created tonight.
The GIF is then exported and uploaded to our site and placed in the editor at the writers discretion.
Graphic creation
One of the promotional things we're doing leading up to the start of Spring Training is creating an SB Nation meme counting down the days. We grab pictures from the photo database upload them to the tool and then fill out the text. Here is what's scheduled for tomorrow.
As you can see we're on day 37, so there are a lot more memes that need to be created and promoted on Facebook and Twitter. I will be doing this over the next few days and scheduling out the posts on our social media platforms.


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Five years on, she has just started class as a healthy kindergartner.
"To call her a miracle is too simplistic," says her proud mother, Kelley French, 42. "It was a miracle with a lot of moving pieces."
Now, inspired by her daughter's story, the journalism professor at Indiana University in Bloomington has co-written a memoir, "Juniper," out now, with her Pulitzer Prize-winning husband, Tom French, 58. It chronicles the incredible fight of their micro-preemie, who arrived in the world one day shy of the viability threshold of 24 weeks.


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The British economy is heading into recession and interest rates should fall to "well below" their current 5 percent, Bank of England policy-maker David Blanchflower was quoted as saying in a newspaper interview.
The arch-dove was quoted as saying in Monday's edition of the Guardian newspaper that the economy would probably shrink for as much as a year and policy-makers had to act now to bring down borrowing costs.
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5 percent for the last three months after cutting them in April despite signs of a sharply slowing economy because inflation has nearly doubled the central bank's 2 percent target.
Blanchflower was the lone voice calling for a cut in interest rates in May and June.
Minutes of this month's meeting will be published on Wednesday, but Blanchflower looks sure to have repeated his call for lower rates.
"I think we are going into recession and we are probably in one right now," Blanchflower told the Guardian.
"We will probably have three or four quarters of negative growth, but the risks are to the downside. It's not too late to stop it, but we have to act right now. Monetary policy has been far too tight for too long. We can't just sit and do nothing as we have done for too long."
Blanchflower, an academic economist who lives in the United States, told the newspaper that the British economy could be in for a worse ride than even the American economy.
Both countries, he said, were facing the "biggest economic problem since the Great Depression."
He added that "the U.S. has had a big stimulus, but the UK has had none. So the same things that have been happening in the U.S. will happen in the UK, but they could well be worse."
Blanchflower has said house prices in Britain could fall by as much as third.
The recent rises in unemployment, he told the newspaper, were just the "tip of the iceberg" as job losses in house building combined with the financial sector and retail.
He said that the Monetary Policy Committee had to consider the medium-term price outlook and that inflation -- which hit a series-high of 3.8 percent in June -- could fall sharply.
"Our job is to focus on inflation in the medium-term so we have to look through the short-term shock from oil and commodity prices," Blanchflower was quoted as saying.
"The economy is now slowing so fast that we run the risk of writing a letter on the low side in the medium-term."
Under the BoE's remit, the governor has to write an explanatory letter to the government when inflation deviates from the 2 percent target by more than a percentage point.
Governor Mervyn King had to write such a letter for only the second time last month when the May inflation data showed a jump to 3.3 percent.


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The Best in North Texas Classical Music in 2012
Classical music organizations are the first to experience the effects of economic downturn, and the last to recover financially, a fact brought home by ongoing belt-tightening and budgetary pitfalls. Still the area's principal ensembles, presenters, and performers managed to keep local music-lovers busy in 2012 with a full menu of worthy events, including several unforgettable moments.
Pianist Olga Kern demonstrated the elements that made classical music a fundamental part of our culture in her solo recital at Winspear Opera House on November 1. Kern presented great music of Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Schumann with expert insight, unassailable technique—and just a touch of showmanship—to create one of the most memorable evenings of the year. We predict that Kern will thrill audiences and play a major role in invigorating the classical tradition for many years to come.
Jaap van Zweden conducted the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in an election-week performance of Britten's War Requiem at Meyerson Symphony Center that addressed and transcended the great issues of our time by evoking the wisdom of the ages, set to one of the greatest scores of the twentieth century. This is why we have symphony orchestras: to remind us that there are greater, higher ideals and issues.
Soprano Latonia Moore, the Houston native who has triumphed at the Met and Covent Garden, returned to Dallas Opera in the title role of Verdi's Aida in performances of October 26-November 11. Like all great opera singers, she combines a beautiful inborn quality with intellectual understanding of her art and an ability to draw an emotional response.
Jack Waldenmaier's newly composed score for Dziga Vertov's silent cinematic masterpiece of 1929, Man With a Camera, successfully bridged the visual and the aural and underlined the inextricable links of the two in a presentation on September 28 at Dallas Museum of Art. Musicians from Voices of Change, the ensemble that has done more than any other organization to keep Dallas in the mainstream of serious contemporary music for decades, performed in this event, which was part of the Dallas Video Festival.
Fort Worth Opera once again proved that tradition and innovation can coexist and thrive, in a four-production festival season at Bass Performance Hall and Scott Theatre in Fort Worth from May 12 to June 3. Tosca and The Marriage of Figaro perfectly complemented works by Jake Heggie and Mark Adamo in a season by a company that works musical magic and makes big waves in the operatic world on relatively small budget.
Photo: Latonia Moore (Credit: Karen Almond)


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|Escobaria vivipara. Synonym: Coryphantha vivipara. (Pincushion Cactus, Spinystar)
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Semi-desert. Woodlands, shrublands, openings. Summer.
In 1813 Thomas Nuttall named this species Cactus vivipara; in 1913 Briton and Rose renamed it Coryphantha vivipara; and in 1951 Buxbaum renamed it Escobaria vivipara.
"Koryphe" "anthos" is Greek for "summit" "flower". "Escobaria" honors Rómulo and Numa Escobar, well known teachers and agronomists in 20th century Mexico. "Vivipara" is Latin for "brings forth alive" (see "Bistorta vivipara") but Escobaria vivipara is not viviparous and why the word was used to describe this plant is a mystery. (Click for more biographical information about the Escobars.)
Escobaria vivipara. Synonym: Coryphantha vivipara. (Pincushion Cactus, Spinystar)
Semi-desert. Woodlands, shrublands, openings. Summer.
Coryphantha vivipara can easily be mistaken for Pediocactus simpsonii, especially when the two species are not in flower. The fastest way to tell the two species apart is to poke a stick against one of the tubercles (the green, sausage-like, bumps) until you can see its side. P. simpsonii has smooth tubercles; C. vivipara has a groove on one side of each tubercle, as you can see on the two tubercles in the lower right corner of the photograph.
There are a number of other differences between the two species: C. vivipara tends to be colonial (as the photograph above indicates); tubercles tend to be separate; flowers arise from the axils of tubercles at the apex of the plant; spines may be hooked, curved, or straight; radial spines tend to be light colored with dark tips; central spines vary from light to dark colors; fruits are indehiscent. Flowers are pink/purple/rose.
P. simpsonii tends to be non-colonial (but it is common to find a number of plants of different ages near each other); tubercles tend to coalesce (especially as the plant ages); flowers arise from the edge of spine-bearing areoles in a woolly mass; spines may be straight or curved (but not hooked); radial spines are white; central spines are reddish brown; fruits are dehiscent. Flowers are white/pink, yellow/green.
Escobaria vivipara. Synonym: Coryphantha vivipara. (Pincushion Cactus, Spinystar)
Semi-desert. Woodlands, shrublands, openings. Summer.
Range map © John Kartesz,
Species present in state and native
County Color Key
Species present and not rare
Range map for Escobaria vivipara


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Top Five Most Frequently Asked Questions
1) — What is a municipal or tax-exempt lease?
A municipal or tax-exempt lease agreement allows a political subdivision to use its annual revenues to make payments for any type of essential use equipment or facilities. This structure is an alternative to purchasing an asset with cash, acquiring its use for a period of time through a true lease, or issuing bonds.
The term 'tax-exempt' or 'municipal lease' refers to the interest earnings paid to the lessor of a properly structured and documented lease, being exempt from federal income tax. The same tax laws that enable a municipal bond to carry a tax-exempt rate apply to a municipal lease. Only municipalities or qualified political subdivisions can qualify for this type of agreement. Because the lessor does not pay federal income tax on the interest earned, the tax-exempt lease carries a much lower interest rate than other types of leases and installment loans. This significantly lowers the cost of financing to the borrower.
While municipal leases are documented as a lease, they have characteristics similar to a loan. The lessee owns the equipment at the end of the lease, and the lease can be paid-off early. These financing agreements are structured as a lease to accommodate the fiscal funding restrictions of political subdivisions. In most cases, the obligation terminates if the lessee fails to appropriate funds to make the renewal year's lease payments. Because of this provision, neither the lease nor the lease payments are considered debt (in most states).
2) — What types of entities qualify for a municipal or tax-exempt lease?
For the lease to qualify for the interest exclusion, a lessee under a tax-exempt lease must be a state or possession of the U.S., the District of Columbia, or a political subdivision thereof. This may include state entities such as school districts, special purpose districts (fire, parks, utility, water, etc.), hospitals, agencies, authorities, boards and commissions. To be qualified, a governmental entity must possess one of three characteristics of a government, the power of eminent domain, police power, or the power to levy taxes.
The fact that an agency is financially supported by government funds or is "tax-exempt" does not always ensure qualification. Additionally, some provisions within the tax code allow organizations that provide essential services on behalf of political subdivisions, such as Volunteer Fire Departments, rescue squads, EMS, etc., to issue tax-exempt debt with limitations.
3) — Why lease the equipment?
Tax-exempt leasing is one of the simplest and most successful ways to purchase essential equipment and facilities. In addition to qualifying for low interest rates, municipalities can conserve their cash while acquiring the equipment and facilities necessary for their day-to-day operation. Entering into a municipal lease may also be more cost effective because political subdivisions can purchase equipment or facilities at today's prices, not next year's price increase. This is in addition to the annual savings realized through decreased maintenance costs.
There are laws in all 50 states that restrict the ability of municipalities to borrow money. There are, however, very few restrictions on the ability of municipalities to enter into a lease. Leases represent a year-to-year commitment on the part of a municipality to make lease payments, not a commitment to pay debt service. In other words, leases are not considered debt and, therefore not subject to the limitations placed on debt by state and local laws.
4) — Is leasing easy?
We take great pride in ensuring your leasing experience is easy. Lease purchasing is much easier and quicker than bonding. A lease agreement can be completed in a matter of days, whereas a bond may require months or years of planning and execution; and still may be more expensive.
5) — What can be financed on a tax-exempt basis?
Any personal property equipment or real property essential to the operations of the municipality.


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We are big fans here of alternative wall coverings, especially ones that are modular, so we were obviously excited to see that hivemodern is now carrying Algues. Algues is the french word for algae, and that is exactly what these little guys are designed after. Each unit measures about 12" x 10" and they are about 2" deep. They have multiple connecting points so that you can string a bunch of them together in any design that you want. The result is a very organic looking wall covering. They are available in four different colors and come in a box of 6 for $25, just enough to get your creative juices flowing. If you fall in love with the look (and we know you will) you can always expand later.
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Practices for Ages 5-8
Core Practice
5 Minutes
The following practices create a visual journey into breath and body awareness.
10 Minutes
for sleep
These recordings begin to allow for a deeper physical relaxation response. These give the physical body more time to integrate the benefit of the deepening breath. Again, make sure you create the proper space for yourself. Here again, you will find specialty recordings which might serve you deeply.


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Prototypical iris to track
LeCheapEyeTracker is a framework to record eye movement with existing hardware - focusing on accessibility rather than accuracy.
EyeTracker: an method to record the orientation of your gaze in space, in particular on a computer screen where you show relevant information.
Cheap: this depends on your definition of cheap, but it aims to use material you most certainly already have on your computer (a "webcam") or on some cheap hard- ware (such as a Raspberry Pi with the camera set). Most examples were tested on MacOs and the Raspberry.
- Le : because some comments in the code are still in french, so report any trace of baguette's crumbs.
See https://github.com/laurentperrinet/LeCheapEyeTracker for more info


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House Of Hackney x William Morris/
House of Hackney, the luxury British lifestyle brand loved for its iconic prints will this Autumn introduce the first instalment of a ground-breaking collaboration with the inimitable William Morris.
The largest and most inspired House of Hackney collaboration to date, the launch of HOUSE OF HACKNEY X WILLIAM MORRIS marks a defining moment for Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle, who took inspiration from the great British designer when they founded their brand four years ago in 2011.
Invited by the William Morris Gallery to reimagine his works for a new generation, House of Hackney's founders have chosen three key prints from the William Morris archive and breathed new life into them. Peacock and Dragon, Hyacinth and Blackthorn were selected for their stunning symmetrical proportions and imaginative use of motifs from the natural world. Adding a typically House of Hackney touch, Frieda and Javvy re-worked each print, experimenting with repeats and scales and applying a brighter, bolder colour palette than was possible with the natural vegetable dyes used by Morris & Co. The collection is completed by the Artemis print, created by House of Hackney's own designers as a heightened, psychedelic homage to Morris' work.
House of Hackney chose to collaborate with William Morris not only because of their shared bold, non-conformist approach, but also because of their shared values. Morris was inspired by the natural world and his work had its foundations in sustainability, using locally produced materials and respecting the natural environment. Since its inception, wherever possible House of Hackney has used small scale, skilled British manufacturers to bring its designs to life.
Speaking of the decision to collaborate, House of Hackney founder Frieda Gormley comments, "The HOUSE OF HACKNEY X WILLIAM MORRIS collaboration was a dream project to work on. His principle of coupling beautiful design with a social conscience was a key inspiration in the founding of our own brand, and we are privileged to have been allowed to access his spectacular archive, bringing his works to a new audience."
House of Hackney X William Morris spans fashion and interiors, with hero pieces including British velvets and wallpapers, statement sofas and the brand's ubiquitous pineapple lamps with a William Morris twist. The first Autumn / Winter 2015 instalment of the collection will be available to buy in September, with a Spring / Summer 2016 range being presented in November. There will also be a HOUSE OF HACKNEY X WILLIAM MORRIS concept store opening in central London during Autumn 2015 which will house the full collection.


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Halloween is by far my most favorite time of the year, there is so much fun to be had and the best time to unleash your inner mischief. You see in my house, Halloween isn't all about sweets and candy, but so much more. I love to mix it up a little and when it's time to plan Halloween treats for my daughters classmate, I'm always trying to think of something different. This year I've partnered with Cheetos to share some of my own #CheetosHalloween fun!
How cool are these little skeleton snacks? As a Mom, I don't know how many times I've told my daughters not to play with their food. Well, not this time! Cheetos has a new limited-edition snack this Halloween called Bag of Bones, and not only are they fun to play with, but they are also white cheddar and delicious.
The kids had so much fun finding the bones they needed to make their skeleton. Even though they had to try really hard not to eat their bones before they finished making their friend, they had fun making them. This years Halloween treats for the classroom are going to be so much fun to make and eat!
Check it out: I separated the bones in individual treat bags so the kids can make their own skeleton before eating them up. Click here to download the cute printable bag topper.
A little creepy looking but super fun to create and even yummier to eat. You ready to get into the Halloween spirit? There are some seriously fun ideas and games over at CheetosHalloween.com. Haven't you always wanted to digitally TP your best friends house? How about sharing your Tiny Tales of Terror on Twitter? Sounds fun right? You know what sounds better? Weekly prizes! I just love Halloween! Cheetos doesn't just have fun Treats, but some pretty cool Tricks too.
This bag is a fun treat for the whole family, my husband and I had fun building our own skeleton before gobbling them up too. The next time you are out shopping in the snack aisle, keep an eye out for these White Cheddar Bag of Bones or their 30- count glow in the dark multi-packs.
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Parking is free during the film festival and spaces are available in the front and back of MUDD Theater. There is also additional parking throughout the CST campus. We do not recommend parking in the covered parking areas as they are locked up each evening.
There are a few handicap spaces located on the lower level outside the Center for Process Studies and Process & Faith offices (just below MUDD Theater). A ramp for those who are unable to go up and down stairs is located on the back side (north side) of the theater which will lead you to the main lobby. MUDD Theater is not equipped with an elevator.


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Update 0.6.0
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:40 pm
Hello, we just released the 0.6.0 version.
tl;dr Map + new furnaces + modules + speedup.
tl;dr Map + new furnaces + modules + speedup.
- Features:
- World map (opened by the M key). The map is refreshed around the player and radars.
- Small version of the world map acting as persistent minimap.
- Player can request things directly from the logistic robots.
- Added steel and electric furnace.
- Added modules, these can be inserted into assembling machines and furnaces to upgrade their properties.
- Added beacons, can broadcast module bonuses to nearby structures (for now use old lab graphics).
- Improved terrain generator (trees now follow the fractal generation as well).
- More feedback in updater.
- Show list of content (entities/items) removed from the map when it is loaded.
This can happen when some mods are missing, or some prototypes were removed.
- Light around cursor in god controller.
- Additional information shown when loading game (map version, list of mods, etc.)
- Slot icons hinting on some slot functionality (like tool / armor / etc.)
- Alert when objects are being damaged / turrets are firing.
- Game can be paused anytime (by default SHIFT + SPACE).
- Changelog is shown after update and accessible in About->changelog.
- Graphics:
- New lab graphics.
- New chests graphics.
- New terrain graphics.
- New stone furnace graphics.
- New logistic robots graphics.
- New car graphics.
- New fish graphics.
- BugFixes:
- Fixed bug with incorrect sum in the flying text.
- Fixed bug of switching of order of internal gui elements (typically in the
electric network gui after dragging)
- Transport belt doesn't pull player out of the edge of it (like items), so player
won't be almost trapped on faster transport belts.
- Fixed crafting queue overlaying the quickbar.
- Updater protocol should now behave slightly better with firewalls.
- Fixed bug with rail path planning on cycle rail.
- Optimisations:
- Game render and update can run in different threads.
- Optimisation of the game render.
- Parallelisation of the render preparation (number of threads is configurable).
- Transport belt simulation optimisations
- Changes:
- Assembling machine and furnace use the ingredients when they start creating the product.
- Rotated tool equip gui. Gives more space to right side block.
- Updates and tweaks in the demo scenario.
- Labs are dedicated to backers (displayed in entity info).
- Simplified burner logic (burner inserter, miner, car, locomotive), it shows the power consumption now.
- Use relevant energy values as fuel value (coal fuel value = 8KJ etc)
- Scripting:
- Added textfield gui type with text property.
- Adjust the maximum cover distance of electric pole dynamically depending
on the pole with biggest reach.
- New field "stack" (contains name, count) for entities on the ground
- Minimap can look little bit funny when walking around sometimes without multisampling.
- Problems with rails, we just made the game report it sooner, to find the cause
- Replay button was disabled (until we synchronise replays again)


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Wednesday, 31 December 2008
13 Bulgarians Killed in Iraq
Just shows how pointless this war is - It hasn't actually acheived anything other than more fatalities.
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
Christmas Eve Age-old Tradition Brings Good Fortune
An Article about Yambol on Christmas Day from the Epoch Times. To read the whole article click on the link:
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Cigarette News in Bulgaria
The State Cigarette firm to be sold to a private enterprise.
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Allergy Talk W/ Mom & Dad: What questions do you have for my parents?
Blog Post #154 — Over the past two weeks, we've been receiving some excellent suggestions for future podcasts. Keep them coming! We'll be back next week.
Each Saturday I call home, and my parents and I have a brief but honest podcast discussion about the challenges of raising a child with an allergy. I've never really talked to my parents about the challenges they had raising me. I'm eager to find things out. Maybe their experiences might help someone else, too.
My parents are on vacation, which is the perfect opportunity for me to ask you two things:
1. For future podcasts, what questions do you have for my parents about their experiences raising me with a food allergy?
2. It would be cool to have a food allergy talk with others from time to time, too. Any suggestions? I'd love to call them and have a short talk for this podcast about anything food allergy related.
Comment below, send me a DM or email me, email@example.com.
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JJ Vulopas is a rising senior at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. An advocate for young people, JJ has lived with food allergies his entire life. He is the author of a children's book for kids with food allergies, Land of Not. You can read his daily blog at www.thelandofcan.com. Follow him on Instagram and on Twitter @thelandofcan.


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The Bluetooth® Low Energy heart rate monitor reference design demonstrates the implementation of a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) acquisition system. It features the Kinetis® KW40Z system on chip (SoC) which includes an Arm® Cortex® M0+ processor together with a 2.4 GHz radio for Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4.
The ECG signal is obtained from the finger tips and processed by the Kinetis KW40Z SoC. Then, the user's heart rate is calculated and transmitted to a smartphone application using Bluetooth Low Energy. The reference design can be powered by a Li-Ion coin-cell battery. Due to the low-power features of Kinetis KW40Z MCU, a 3.6V 200mA/h Li-Ion coin-cell rechargeable battery can provide the power of up to 40 hours of continuous use. The NXP® MC34671 is in used as a battery charger solution for the device.


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The Sorkin Studio has a long relationship to Istanbul and Turkey and this recent project is a proposal for the redevelopment of neighborhood on the city's west side, near the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul is in an active seismic zone and this scheme is one of a series of projects commissioned by a local planning agency to investigate the rehabilitation of several prototypical urban districts. This, it is hoped, will provide strategies for more widespread renovation of areas at risk from earthquakes. Our proposal selectively replaces buildings of poor structural quality, creates a series of new public spaces to serve as social and commercial areas and as evacuation zones, and features a series of traditional Turkish gardens – "bustans" – to provide gardening and recreational opportunities to community residents and to form a green armature to link this neighborhood to a city-wide network of green spaces.
Credits: J. Gu, M. Inmaculada Bueno Rosas, M. Sorkin.


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By Charles Todd
Published on January 29, 2013
Published by: William Morrow
Source: Finished copy from publisher for blog tour
Published by: William Morrow
Source: Finished copy from publisher for blog tour
Proof of Guilt is the fifteenth book in the series of Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries; however, like most long-running mystery series, it's possible to jump right in without having much, or any, previous knowledge of the series. That held true for this book for the most part, although there were some confusing aspects and I think I overall would have been more satisfied with it had I been a long-time reader. Rutledge, who fought in WWI, is still living with the after-effects, most of which are easy to understand, save for the occasional voice in his head belonging to a dead soldier named Hamish. This isn't explained at first so I thought I'd missed out on Hamish's introduction; it takes a few mentions of Hamish before the narration explains it. Also, there's very little time given over to physical description of Rutledge or other returning characters, so I spent the entire book not actually having a clear mental picture of the main character -- not a big deal for all readers, but it threw me for a bit of a loop.Scotland Yard's Ian Rutledge must contend with two dangerous enemies in this latest complex mystery in the New York Times bestselling series.
An unidentified body appears to have been run down by a motorcar and Ian Rutledge is leading the investigation to uncover what happened. While signs point to murder, vital questions remain. Who is the victim? And where, exactly, was he killed?
One small clue leads the Inspector to a firm built by two families, famous for producing and selling the world's best Madeira wine. Lewis French, the current head of the English enterprise is missing. But is he the dead man? And do either his fiancée or his jilted former lover have anything to do with his disappearance-or possible death? What about his sister? Or the London office clerk? Is Matthew Traynor, French's cousin and partner who heads the Madeira office, somehow involved?
The experienced Rutledge knows that suspicion and circumstantial evidence are not proof of guilt, and he's going to keep digging for answers. But that perseverance will pit him against his supervisor, the new Acting Chief Superintendent. When Rutledge discovers a link to an incident in the family's past, the superintendent dismisses it, claiming the information isn't vital. He's determined to place blame on one of French's women despite Rutledge's objections. Alone in a no man's land rife with mystery and danger, Rutledge must tread very carefully, for someone has decided that he, too, must die so that cruel justice can take its course.
That said, Proof of Guilt is a pretty standard crime procedural, with the added bonus fact that it takes place in England in the 1920s. There are a lot of different social habits and rules that had to be observed back then, and it was neat to see those in a mystery rather than a romance. I'm used to modern crime stories, so it was a nice change of pace to read something unfamiliar, even if 2013-me was flailing on the inside because of how different investigative procedures were in the 20s. I did a lot of hand flapping over spoliation of evidence and confidentiality and looking for evidence that fits your theory instead of looking at evidence in an unbiased way.
But, never mind that. This is a book with a lot of twists and turns, and just as Rutledge (and the reader) starts to think that he's got a handle on the crime he's investigating, several more angles pop up to complicate the matter. There are a lot of characters to keep straight, a lot of backstory, a lot of motives. Many characters have similar names, too, which makes it harder to keep up. I could have used a list of characters, like fantasy books have, so I could remember at any given time what role a character played in the story.
The book started off slow, and the first few chapters were a bit of a chore to get through, but the pace definitely picked up by the end. I was left a little unsatisfied by the ending as I felt like all the loose ends were not tied up, but I'm guessing they were left open to be addressed in future books. I'd be interested in going back and checking out earlier books in the series, especially to get more context and background on Rutledge. For being a crime/mystery novel, the book is very clean - there was no bad language that I could recall, no romance/love side plots, and though there are deaths in the book, they are never described in great detail.
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11th Annual Brajanath Sharma Memorial Inter-State Drama Festival
Like every year, this year also the Annual Brajanath Sharma Memorial Drama Festival by well-known amateur theatre group Samahar Natya Gosthee will be held for the 11th year from 9th to 15th September 2017, at Rabindra Bhawan in the city.
On this occasion, Drama Festival Committee President Mr. Lalit Sarma said: "We are very happy to formally announce the program of the festival. During the last ten years, this Festival has become a very important and landmark cultural event of the state. Now, it is a big responsibility on our shoulder to make it a grand success every year."
Since 2007, Samahar has been organizing this annual theatre extravaganza in the hallowed memory of Brajanath Sharma, – the father of Assamese moving (mobile) theatre. He was the pioneer of modern Assamese theatre and had first brought women on the stage to introduce co-acting in the state in 1933. Sharma, the unique firebrand freedom fighter, had destroyed and set ablaze the British aerodrome at Bornagar, Sarbhog police station, post office etc on 26th August 1942.
The program for the 11th edition of the Festival has been finalized and the schedule is as follows –
9th September – 6:00 pm – Inauguration ceremony of the Festival. The lamp will be lit by Brajanath Sharma's daughter Ms. Nirmala Mishra and granddaughter Ms. Neelakshi Mishra Sharma. The Festival will be inaugurated by the former pro-vice chancellor of Tezpur University, Lyricist, Poet, and Actor Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury, while the Souvenir will be released by the Professor Emeritus of Gauhati University and writer Dr. Khanin Chowdhury.
The short ceremony will be followed by the play 'Chan 2200' of Natyam from Puranigudam. The playwright is Jayanta K Bora and its director is Anjan Bhuyan. The play speaks about how the machine is gradually going to be the inherent part of human life vis-à-vis eroding human values. In the year 2200 how much of human life will be controlled by the machine and what will be the quantum of space for human values has been nicely showcased by the play.
10th September – 4:30 pm & 6:45 pm (Two Shows) – Samahar Natya Gosthee will stage their new play 'PIL-99', written and directed by Dr. Sitanath Lahkar. The drama highlights rampant corruption even in the name of drinking water and poignantly presents how the verdict of the people's legal battle is stalled by the powers that be.
11th September – 6:30 pm – Guwahati based 'Prayas' will present 'Oposriyomaan'. The playwright and the director of the play are Uddipta Kr. Bhattacharyya and Rituparna Kalita respectively. The play depicts unimaginable misery of the people caused by devastating flood, which is further aggravated due to the political game smeared with corruption and yellow journalism of a section of media. The drama ends with a hope of changed democratic and egalitarian society.
12th September – 6:30 pm – 'Shabda' of Jorhat will stage 'Bodhidrumar Chaya' Written and directed by Ujjwal Paogam. The play shows how a true freedom fighter after having braved a number of battles against terrorism, casteism etc. keeps the banner of logic and honesty flying high.
13th September – 6:30 pm – Samahar will perform their well-applauded play 'Charbak' written and directed by Dr. Sitanath Lahkar. The play runs on the Charbak philosophy and its stiff opposition by the then powers that be. The breath-taking debate on the existence of 'Soul' coupled with inhuman casteism makes the play thought provoking.
14th September – 6:30 pm – Anvarat Theatre Group of Delhi will stage their play 'Saryu Parar Monalisa' written by Dhanjit Kakati and directed by Richa Tiwari. The theme of the play is the all round exploitation of the poor helpless villagers by the powerful high caste lobby of the village.
15th September – 6:30 pm – Little Drama Group of Udaipur (Tripura), will present their play "Antopurer Latar Kotha" written by Malay Bhowmik and directed by Ranjit Goswami. The touchy portray of farmers' society devastated by inhuman exploitation and torture from times immemorial structures the play. Vowed united protest against exploitation is what may be termed as the strong message of the play.
It is worth mentioning here that every performance (of play) will be followed by a freewheeling interaction between the playwright/director and the spectators.
We hope, the Festival like yester years, will become a huge success this year too and help create an atmosphere of an alternative theatre movement in Assam.


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I need to get this next part of HF finished so I can get back to my James/Sofia fic. If all the people asking me this week if HF is going to be continued isn't motivation enough, then maybe that will get me going. It's almost done, really, I'm just having such a hard time here with Jo and I think I'm going to just scrap the rest of the scene and end it a little earlier than I thought. I'll keep what I had in case I change my mind, though. Then just finishing the transition scene, and it's done.
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Avoid the occasion of sin. That precept of my Catholic education should, over the years, have kept me away from the U.S. Boat Shows, which occupy Annapolis October 6 though 16.
First the Sailboat Show, returning for its 42nd year, validates the city's title as Sailing Capital of America. Yes, it's a self-conferred title. But through October 10, it's as hard to contest as Napoleon's self-coronation as emperor of the French. As I write, hundreds of boats are arriving, tying up on a 11⁄4 mile of portable floating dock, transforming the heart of the city into a giant marina surrounded by what is likely the world's biggest boat store, though Guinness has so far failed to document that record.
If the Sailboat Show were a virus, Annapolis would be Ground Zero of its conquest.
As it is, it's a dangerous place. Mention its name in the hearing of people tilted even slightly nautically, and you'll hear a tale much like this true story.
I bought a boat at the Sailboat Show. It was a Hinckley. My husband and I were dreaming that someday we'd go sailing, so we drove up from North Carolina. We met Bob Hinckley, and he told us about a bargain he had outside the show. We went to see the boat, and then and there we decided to buy it. We had to sell our house to afford it, but we didn't tell him that. We quit our jobs and sailed until I got the bug and wanted kids.
The narrator, it so happened, was about to do it all again 25 years later.
Two of us were listening to her tale.
I bought my boat at the Sailboat Show, too! said the other.
The Powerboat Show — with its own fleet of hundreds, including three Hinckley motor yachts — is my occasion of sin.
I didn't buy my boat there, but I did my shopping there. When husband Bill Lambrecht and I began dreaming of a new boat, we made the U.S. Powerboat Show our hunting grounds. Over three years, we studied and compared brands, starting with the Sabre and working down through Back Cove and Legacy to the Albin we finally bought from a broker we met at the Boat Show — after we'd gotten the all clear from a surveyor we met at the Boat Show.
That was five years ago. Since then, we've been mostly temptation-free. Twenty-eight feet is plenty, especially when you're filling the tank or painting the bottom. But I do find myself longing for a salon, drawers for clothing, one more burner on the stove and an oven. With those, we could go anywhere. If we had the time …
But unlike my life-changing, live-aboard friend Christine, I'm not going there.
So this year, I'm avoiding my occasion of sin by going to the Sailboat Show. With 300 boats in the water, there'll be plenty to see, from dinghies to the big fast sailboats many of my marina neighbors favor to more catamarans and trimarans than, promoters crow, "anyplace else on the planet."
Take off your shoes, and you can board almost all of them. I will.
I'm intrigued by how the living quarters of boats are laid out and finished. To a small-house dweller and weekend live-aboard boater like me, maximizing space is as compelling as solving crossword puzzles, and boat designers often do it brilliantly.
The Sailboat Show will be purely window-shopping, but a boat show is a good place to dream. Since an intriguing Fisher 30 docked next to us, I've been imagining that husband Bill and I could learn to manage a motor-sailor like that. We've promised ourselves that next spring, we'll start at the beginning, learning to sail on little dinghies. Wouldn't it be fun, I've been thinking, to sail for the experience of wind and wave and water, and use our powerboat for destination cruising?
Perhaps a motor-sailor would serve both purposes.
"A motor-sailer I have always admired for sailing ability, motor ability as well as strength is the Fisher," I read online.
Good thing no Fishers will be at the Sailboat Show, as far as I can tell by the show's online preview at http://www.usboat.com/us-sailboat-show/boat-brands.
On the other hand, I might run into one at the Powerboat Show ...


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Review: Sloppy Sexism and Girl Punk with Fruit & Flowers
PhillyVoice talks with Fruit & Flowers at their December show at The Barbary in Philadelphia about the gender skew in music, the motivations of the industry's sexism, and being a part of the resurgence of "female musicians who explore and innovate musical genres for female artists in the late 1970s and early 1980s, namely those associated with the secondary market." The well-curated showcase of an up-and-coming girl-band revival was made possible by the revived interests in genres like punk, garage, grunge, and more.
Fruit & Flowers' vocalist and guitarist, Ana, commented that the disproportionate gender skew has, "motivated her to be excellent all the time," an attitude she likens similar to her professional experiences in the male-dominated tech industry.
Lead vocalist and bassist Caroline described her relationship with her bandmates and peers – one she believes is reinforced positively by their support of one another – as behavior she believes to be, "so important and critical to the success of the band and our individual success."


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Madagascar 3 Holds on to Top Spot
The latest projects from box office heavyweights Tom Cruise and Adam Sandler both bombed hard in the US over the weekend, which allowed Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted to easily hold on to the top spot. Prometheus remained in second as well, although it took a big hit in its sophomore outing, and the Top 12 wound up down 15 percent from the same frame last year.
Madagascar 3 dipped 41 per cent to an estimated US$35.5 million this weekend. That's a strong hold for an animated sequel: in comparison, Cars 2 fell 60 percent, Toy Story 3 dipped 46 percent, and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa fell 44.5 per cent. The movie remains ahead of both of its predecessors with a 10-day total of $120.45 million.
Here are the Top 5 North American B-O studio estimates for June 15-17, 2012 weekend, in terms of rank, (previous week ranking), Movie name (studio), eekend takings in USD, (Cumulative gross, USD) and week on chart, courtesy of Boxofficemojo. (US$1=RM3.1)
1. (1) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (Pixar/DW) $35.5 million ($120.4 million) 2
2. (2) Prometheus (Fox) $20.2 million ($88.8 million) 2
3. (-) Rock of Ages (WB) $15.0 million ($15.0 million) 1
4. (3) Snow White and the Huntsman (Uni.) $13.8 million ($122.6 million) 3
5. (-) That's My Boy (Sony) $13.million ($13.million) 1


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Includes 10 pairs of individually packaged latex free flexible silicone toe spreaders. Based on people inquiring about bulk purchases, we're now offering these packs give quantity discounts to people looking to purchase as a group or health professionals looking to sell this awesome foot restoration accessory to patients out of their practice.
Simple yet powerful accessory to help their people reclaim optimal toe alignment. Great Christmas gift for family and friends to help them restore their feet and reverse bunions.


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Schizachyrium Scoparium, also known as Little Bluestem, is a tall grass that thrives in prairie environments ranging from Canada to Mexico. It also happens to be Studio Outside Associate Brian Halsell's favorite plant.
What exactly makes this plant unique?
"It's drought tolerant, a good erosion control plant, a Texas native and provides an interesting look for up to 11 months out of the year," Halsell said.
Halsell specifically appreciates the many benefits to wildlife including food, cover and nesting areas. Cattle and wild animals graze the plant, which provides seeds to birds and small mammals. In addition, the plant also hosts several skipper butterflies.
The grass is also an eye-catching plant that changes appearance with the seasons. In full sun, Little Bluestem turns an icy blue in the summer and a rust to mahogany in the fall and winter. Also, the complete seed heads, or inflorescence of the plant, showcase a striking cotton tufted appearance in the beginning of fall.
Its look gives the grass a distinctive quality; however, Little Bluestem is not alone in occupying prairie landscapes. It is one of the big four grasses of the Texas Blackland Prairie, the ecoregion where Dallas resides. Indiangrass, Big Bluestem and Switchgrass are the other grasses in the big four.
Among the prairie grasses, Little Bluestem grows 18 inches to 30 inches in height. To best maintain and take care of the plant, Halsell recommends giving the grass little to no water and cutting it back in early spring to about 6 inches above grade. With the ability to look pristine with little maintenance, Little Bluestem doesn't always get the acclaim it deserves.
"The grass is underutilized because of the reputation native grasses receive of looking too wild or weedy, especially in Dallas where evergreens are popular, " Halsell said.
Halsell, however, realizes the beauty of Little Bluestem and the aesthetic qualities the grass brings to landscapes. This is why he incorporates the plant in mass big drifts and has highlighted the grass in various projects at Studio Outside.
Some Studio Outside projects that feature Little Bluestem include Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, Austin Ranch Phase 6, Valley Ranch Canal Restoration and 1400 Hi-Line.
Little Bluestem - Native Plants Society of Texas
Clymer Meadow Photos (Blackland Prairie) - Sean Fitzgerald Photography


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As the off-season picks up all sorts of lazy steam and reading time becomes less of a fantasy, I would like to devote a bit more blog space than I have so far to books of relevance to farmers and gardeners. Many such posts will be book reviews, but I'm going to ease into the tub, so to speak, with this post, which is less a review than a snapshot of a book just published by a farmer and all-around handyman from Hornby Island, BC.
The Art of Fixing Things by Lawrence Pierce
Copyright 2011 by Lawrence E. Pierce
Pierce sums his book thusly on his website:
This is the book you must read before you read any other 'how-to' guide to repairing cars, household appliances, garden machines, and farm equipment, or doing home improvements. It is a resource for smart people who have never had the opportunity to learn the basics of tool use, maintenance and repairs. It contains useful information not found in any other publication, and is the first new book in many years on this subject.
That's me--I'm a smart people who didn't have--or really, didn't take advantage of--the opportunity to learn tool and maintenance basics growing up. And I've enjoyed the perusing I've done so far. There are many nuggets of workshop wisdom told with a cranky sense of humour. Though my impression is this is more a book for the head (the kind you sit on and then flush) than for having open beside you for a specific job, since it mainly gives you things to keep in mind as you approach all kinds of different tasks. It might be useful also as a companion to how-to articles on the internet, which can be as vague as this paragraph.
The book is comprised of 150 'tips and tricks' under the following headings: The Basics, Automotive, Appliance/Household/Garden, and General. Included below is an excerpt from each.
A tip from 'The Basics':
From 'Automotive':
From Appliance/Household/Garden:
From 'General':
Anyway. There's lots of straightforward advice in there. Nice work Lawrence Pierce.


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- Have a voice in engendering support for the arts and encourage local governments to have an arts and cultural policy
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- Regular newsletters with information about exhibitions, performances and workshops.
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Hi Stampers!
It's almost Friday! Yay! Which reminds me that tomorrow is the Skipping Stones Design
Make sure you check the Skipping Stones Designs blog tomorrow to see all the creations and participate in the challenge! I will be posting my card here, too.
Now onto today's card. This was my very first image that I colored using the no line coloring technique. I used the Hibiscus stamp set from Waffle flower, and then just cut it out, since I didn't have the dies.
The sentiment is from Paper Smooches!


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Get ready to laugh as you discover the wonderfully zany poetry of Kenn Nesbitt! You'll read about the world's fastest bicycle and meanest pirate ever. You'll meet a marching band of musical ants, and a dragon who can't blow out his birthday candles. You'll learn how not to play with your food, and why you can't bring a camel to school. Children and adults alike will want to read these poems again and again.
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The Old Mutual U17 Young Sables ground out an 11-10 victory on Tuesday afternoon against Griquas Country Districts at the on-going Grant Khomo Week in Pretoria.
The Young Sables were 8-0 up at halftime but had to hold on tight in the second half as Griquas CD scored a converted try in the opening moments of the second half. Centre Benjamin Meridith, had a below average day off the kicking tee but he did well enough to secure Zimbabwe's win.
Meridith had a chance to put Zimbabwe on the board as early as the fourth minute from a penalty but he pulled it wide. A minute later, he had another chance and this time he struck it well to get Zimbabwe's first points. Adriaan Kok scored Zim's sole try in the 19th minute and once again Meridith could not make the kick to extend the lead.
Four minutes after the missed conversion Meredith went for posts off another penalty and missed again. For a lad playing age group rugby, it must have taken a lot of courage and self-belief to keep going for posts on such a day. Meridith did just that: he kept going for posts and his fifth kick was true, bringing Zimbabwe up to 11-7.
Griquas CD, scrum-half, Kylan Griqua added three points for his team to make it a nervy ending as the board read: Griquas CD 10-11 Zimbabwe, for the last nine minutes of the clash. Under the resulting pressure the Old Mutual U17 Young Sables made mistakes and gave away penalties and Kylan decided to have a go at the posts from one of them but he didn't make the kick.
Zimbabwe had to put their bodies on the line to hold on for the win and that they did, posting a deserved 11-10 victory. The win makes it two out of two for the Old Mutual U17 Young Sables. On Monday they won 15-13 against Griquas (not to be confused with Griquas Country Districts).
All teams will rest on Wednesday before the last round of games set to be played on Thursday. Zimbabwe will clash with Namibia in a junior test match at 8:00am in one of the first three matches of the day.
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The recommended height for hanging a towel bar is 48 inches from the floor. The average height of most Americans and the average length of bath towels are combined to arrive at this figure.
At 48 inches from the floor, most towels and bath sheets hang on a towel bar without touching the floor. However, there is no one proper height for hanging a towel bar. Increase or decrease this height as necessary to take into account very tall or short members of a household, and consider placement. Hang towel bars close enough to the sink and bath so that towels are within reach when needed.


text: December 6, 2012 Holdin' Court December 6, 2012 Holdin' Court So nice you'll listen twice! Hip-Hop producer from Devon George Fields has Sold Out of his limited edition vinyl of From The Sticks. Well done George! This exquisite project has made quite an impact on us here at HC. You can still stream and download the digital version HERE. We'd strongly advise it…and here's hoping for a re-press! Holdin' Court


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Non-motorized Recreation Access for Families
Each person who walks, bicycles or rides an animal on White River Forest must have a permit or be listed on a family permit. There are two types of permits available, individual permits and family permits. Family permits cost $80 and there are an unlimited number of permits available. For the purpose of this permit, family is defined as legally married spouses and their children less than 19 years of age.
Please read the Rules and Regulations for non-motorized permit holders before purchasing your permit. After purchasing the permit, you will need to print the permit out on your own printer and carry a copy with you when you are on the property.


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Chandan Gomes
Chandan Gomes studied Philosophy at St. Stephen's College, Delhi (2009). Themes of beauty, imitation and abandonment interest him as an artist. Chandan won the India Habitat Centre Fellowship for Photography in 2011, Oslo University Scholarship to participate in Chobi Mela in 2012, Neel Dongre Award in Photography in 2013 and the Foto Visura Spotlight Grant in 2014. He was nominated for the Prix Pictet Award in 2015 and the Joop Swart Masterclass in 2016. He co-founded Rang Open Library, with Vicky Roy, in 2011. Rang is a Delhi based community of artists working towards creating an open and a democratic space for the study and practice of visual arts.


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Protect Your Home This Winter
Winter weather brings higher risk for damage to your home.
Snow and ice can cause roof damage, turn your sidewalk or driveway into a slippery mess, and even cause flood damage. Prevent damage to your home this winter with these easy maintenance tips.
Frozen Pipes
A frozen pipe that bursts can cause more than $5,000 in damage. Frozen pipes often occur in basements, but buildings built before the 1960s tend to be more susceptible to frozen pipes.
- Prevent frozen pipes by providing a back-up power source that has the capacity to keep the building at a temperature higher than 32 degrees in the event of a power failure.
- Make sure that doors and windows are properly sealed and that the building is properly insulated.
Protect the Roof
Heavy snow loads can cause major damage to buildings. Roof damage can be costly to repair.
- Regularly inspect the roof for leaks or structural issues that may develop in the event of a storm. Make repairs if necessary.
- Be sure that gutters, downspouts, and drains remain clear of ice and debris.
- To safely remove snow, utilize a snow rake with an extension arm that allows you to remove snow while standing on the ground. Or, instead, hire a trained professional who specializes in snow removal.
Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents
As a homeowner, you may be held legally liable for slip and fall accidents that occur on your property. Even if you aren't expecting visitors, it's important to remember that postal workers and delivery service employees may need to walk on your property. Keeping sidewalks and driveways clear makes the environment safer for everyone.
- Remove snow and ice from building entrances, sidewalks, and driveways; treat the cleared areas with salt or ice melt to help keep the areas clear.
- Ensure that all outdoor lighting is working properly to keep walking areas well-lit after dark.
- Consider hiring a snow removal contractor to make sure that snow removal is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
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How It Works
Velour Clothing Exchange is a buy/sell/trade store that buys clothing directly from the public. At Velour you can buy clothing in our store, sell your gently used clothing to us for cash or trade your items for store credit.
Drop Off
Bring in up to 50 items any day we are open (Tuesday - Sunday) no appointment necessary. Please ensure the items are in a bag, off hangers and freshly laundered, free of odours, rips, tears, spots and stains. We will only select items that are in season, on-trend and/or 60s-90s vintage. We are currently accepting Fall / Winter items. Please take a moment to view our lookbook / online store to familiarize yourself with the styles we accept and our price points.
Spring / Summer: February 1st - June 30th
Fall / Winter: August 1st - November 30th
Your items will be sorted within 3 weeks of your drop off. The items we do not select will be set aside to pick up for up to 2 weeks from the sort date. You may also choose to have your items donated to charity. Please note, items we do accept cannot be returned and if your drop off is over the equivalent of 1 garbage bag you must select to donate due to limited storage.
Cash or Credit
Choose between receiving cash at 20% of the selling price or in-store credit at 40% of the selling price of the clothing items we accept. The selling prices of clothing are non-negotiable.
After your items have been sorted, you will receive an e-mail indicating the amount you will receive in cash or credit. If you choose cash, the cash will be sent to you by e-transfer. If you choose to use in-store credit, we will maintain a record on your account that you can use at any time and that does not expire.
Trading or selling your items with us makes room in your closet for new clothing, and we are one of the few stores in Calgary who buy vintage clothing. Each item we accept is bought upfront which means you don't have to wait for your items to sell before you get paid. We are not a standard consignment store, however we will consign selected high-end items at our discretion. Give your unworn or gently used clothing a new home and keep them out of landfills.
Brands and items we DO NOT accept :
American Eagle
Banana Republic
Brandy Melville
Costa Blanca
Forever 21
I love H81
Joe Fresh
Le Chateau
La Senza
Old Navy
Mossimo (Target)
Urban Behaviour
Basics (eg. plain t-shirts, plain tank tops, etc.)
Formalwear (eg. prom dresses, suits, wedding dresses, etc.)
Workout Wear (eg. yoga pants, basic leggings, sports bras, track shoes etc.)
Return Policy
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EDM duo Once a Tree is back with their new single "Breakdown," which comes with a fresh video in tow. The track brings pain from past experiences to the forefront, and encourages those who need help to find it when in need. For the release, the Forseen Entertainment-repped duo teamed with the KGH Foundation's "Not Alone Campaign" in honor of their brother Avery, who the song was inspired by.
"Hayden lost his little brother Avery to suicide this year. It really reinforced for us that fact that we need to do more in regards to mental health; having both struggled with depression for years ourselves as well. We need more conversations, awareness and resources," singer Jayli Wolf said. "We actually lost Avery days before we were heading to LA to shoot the visual for Breakdown. We would be in the back of the van crying all the way to locations and then we would wipe away our tears and get in front of the camera."
You can watch the video for "Breakdown" above and purchase the single everywhere here.


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Do you spend just as much time scheduling your IGP meetings as you actually do talking to students and parents? Paired with your Google or Office 365 Calendar, Calendly does the scheduling for you. Offer up your calendar for others to book appointments, automate appointment reminders and even send home preparation materials with this easy service. In this session, say goodbye to the letters, calls, emails and coordination; say hello to your automated appointment secretary.
Try it before you buy into it
Use the following link to try out a test-run of Calendly at my booking site: https://calendly.com/babcoc3/igp
For a step-by-step on how to use this tool, check out my post, Calendly: How to automate the booking of school counseling appointments with your parents.


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