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A dark richly veined stone can actually feel less dramatic when paired with dark cabinets. Whether you use espresso wood or a modern painted gray as shown in the previous photo coordinating a base tone in the stone with one of a similar darkness or lightness in the cabinets will help the two connect.
Believe it or not there can be such a thing as too much counterspace. When it happens it's most often seen in the L‐shaped kitchen layout. In this kitchen hutch‐style cabinets on the countertop solve this problem add to the aesthetic and create additional storage. This solution also cuts down on the clutter that can appear when there's too much counterspace outside of the main work triangle.
Lighter woods tend to have more of a casual or rustic feel compared with darker‐stained options. Light‐stained or unstained woods can have a cottage‐inspired feel or a Scandinavian vibe depending on whether you pair them with traditional or modern accouterments. In either case a traditional runner rug makes an excellent complement. Darker woods come off a little more formal and polished than lighter tones. They lend a certain gravity to a space which can work well in areas that are already bright and breezy with lots of windows. When mixing wood counters with other wood finishes it's often best to stick to either warm or cool tones across the board. Red‐brown woods are more traditional while ashy gray tones have been a popular modern trend in recent years. Whichever tones you prefer they will be less likely to clash if you stick to one family or the other.
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Rather than miles of counterspace this kitchen has a freestanding custom‐designed china cabinet at the end of the L. Sometimes a square island is better than a rectangle. If you don't have the room for a main sink in one of the legs of the L then put it in the island. This makes for a very tight work triangle and still allows for entertaining. This island has seating on two sides which makes for good conversation as well. If storage is what you're looking for the L‐shaped kitchen can be the best option for the maximum amount of wall cabinets.Island. No matter how modestly sized an island can provide invaluable space for working serving and storing. I recently interviewed a designer who advised that we take the recommended dimensions and clearances with a grain of salt as they tend to work only for mansions and in Fantasyland. As long as you're not bruising a hip every time you round the island you have enough space.
Soapstone Kitchen Counters. Often used in laboratories for its resistance to stains chemicals and bacteria soapstone is a durable and natural choice for a kitchen. At $80 to $100 per square foot installed it might be on the more expensive side but it can be a lifetime investment.
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Lighter woods tend to have more of a casual or rustic feel compared with darker‐stained options. Light‐stained or unstained woods can have a cottage‐inspired feel or a Scandinavian vibe depending on whether you pair them with traditional or modern accouterments. In either case a traditional runner rug makes an excellent complement. Darker woods come off a little more formal and polished than lighter tones. They lend a certain gravity to a space which can work well in areas that are already bright and breezy with lots of windows. When mixing wood counters with other wood finishes it's often best to stick to either warm or cool tones across the board. Red‐brown woods are more traditional while ashy gray tones have been a popular modern trend in recent years. Whichever tones you prefer they will be less likely to clash if you stick to one family or the other.Warm wood with its inviting air and natural richness is a great choice for infusing a cool breezy kitchen with some approachable character. Crisp white kitchens feel a little more "homey" and a little less austere with a wood countertop. It makes a popular choice for transitional kitchens that balance traditional and contemporary elements especially since classic wood fits into both categories.Recycled Glass and Cement Kitchen Counters. Although it's expensive ($100 to $160 per square foot installed) this unique combination of glass and cement is a surefire way to add character to your kitchen. Ecofriendly durable and customizable this countertop material is a top choice for a "forever home".Organize inside. It may sound like a no‐brainer but often what makes a kitchen big or small organized is how we arrange the insides of our cupboards. Shelf and drawer dividers hooks racks and other storage devices are key to keeping order. Consider what works for you and go custom if you can. Are you a Mason jar and Tupperware kind of person? Do you prefer mugs on hooks shelves or in drawers? Storage is often about personal preference. Here the slim slots for chopping boards and placemats are a brilliant idea as is the slim pullout spice rack.Marble Kitchen Counters. Marble has an unrivaled classic look that always seems to be in style. For lovers of white kitchens in particular a marble counter offers more variety than almost any other material. Marble is known more for the patina it develops with use than for its durability. It's a softer stone than granite and can scratch and stain easily;; the cost typically ranges from $70 to $100 per square foot installed.Assign dedicated storage areas. Kitchen clutter can easily accrue so it makes sense to assign different cupboards a specific purpose and stick to it. And dedicate a few minutes every couple of weeks to returning stray plastic lids or pot covers to their homes and sweeping out spilled spices and coffee grounds – it really will make a difference in how pleasurable (and easy) your kitchen is to use day to day.Flecked or Softly Veined White. One of the most common and coveted countertop finishes is a stone or manufactured slab material such as quartz in a white or off‐white shade with a light multitonal fleck or grain to give it subtle natural richness. This snowy sparkling look works well in many situations since it is very neutral but also contemporary and fresh. The pale tone brings a sense of cleanness and lightness to the space with a twist of subtle sophistication. In more traditional kitchens this is usually a better choice than a true minimalist white countertop which can be too severe and fight with the elegance of other elements such as knotty woods Shaker cabinets or lantern pendant lights.Colorful appliances. We often read (or in my case write) that making everything glossy white and glass bounces the light around and keeps a small space looking seamless and thus larger. But the truth is those spaces can be a real yawn sometimes. Trust me visitors do not notice how small this kitchen is;; they remember the cheerful aqua refrigerator. Eye‐catching vent hood.Gather and display. This cute kitchen demonstrates how you can be organized and chic at the same time. A charming crock to hold wooden spoons a wall‐mounted crate or two to provide a home for vintage‐style scales and jugs a small wall‐mounted spice rack – they all add a pretty touch as well as having a practical function.If you're limited on space and storage in your L‐shaped kitchen adding a pot rack frees up space in a base cabinet. In its grandest expression the L‐shaped kitchen has a large island main sink on one wall range on the other and prep sink in the island. This creates at least two overlapping work triangles allowing for multiple cooks to work at the same time. Guest seating at the island creates a "kitchen as theater" feel. Even in some smaller spaces you can fit a L‐shaped kitchen small island and prep sink. No seating at this island but I'm sure having that extra sink more than makes up for it in the cook's eyes!Be clever with your cabinets. Use every spare inch in a small kitchen by building recessed shelves where feasible. Here they surround an integrated refrigerator. With this design solution wall space that's too skinny or awkwardly shaped for extra cabinets can still be used to hold frequently used items. In this kitchen it also helps open up the room and leads the eye to an appealing feature. The other clever feature in this kitchen is the cookbook niche above the door – another neat storage trick that doesn't take up too much room. Ask a builder if one can be carved out from an existing wall.Tile Kitchen Counters. One of the more affordable counter choices (starting at $30 per square foot installed) ceramic or stone tile is incredibly durable and one of the few DIY countertop options. Maintenance can be difficult with all that grout but choosing a durable and dark grout can make things easier.Older homes with smaller kitchens sometimes have the refrigerator inside the "U" but that really eats into the counter space. Most often you'll see a U‐shaped kitchen with the refrigerator on the adjacent wall right outside the "U" which is fine. It's still within the work triangle. One signature of the U‐shaped kitchen is the peninsula. In this case it doesn't have seating due to the passageway between rooms. The lack of kitchen seating is often the reason people prefer the L‐shaped kitchen with an island to the U‐shaped kitchen.Artwork. In a galley kitchen giving the eye a beautiful place to rest at the end distracts from the narrowness of the space. These are vintage prints of seaweed which bring a coastal texture indoors. Spend a few minutes browsing through the thousands of kitchens showcased and you will quickly see they come in all shapes sizes styles and colors. Colorwise they can run the gamut from eye catching bold and bright to light tranquil and airy. Featured here are some of the many delightfully colorful kitchens along with examples of color palettes inspired by the kitchens.Details like shaped cabinet doors niches for spices and oils and decorative lighting should all be considered while working on the design development and finish/fixture selection. Picking bar stools and tables and chairs for an eat‐in kitchen usually comes at the end but this is also important so don't just mail it in at this point. Think about adding patina and texture through vintage pieces if you can find them. And don't forget about items like decorative plate racks artwork and area rugs or runners. Small touches like this can add much character to a newly remodeled kitchen.Concrete Kitchen Counters. Pigments stains and dyes can create concrete counters with color and visual texture. With the right sealer a concrete counter can be well worth its cost – at least $100 to $150 per square foot installed.Wood counters naturally also work well in spaces that already feature wood cabinets – that is if you're a true wood lover and don't mind it dominating the palette. Notice in several of these examples how wood only dresses the island counters. Wood in general is an excellent material to use for an accent counter (often on an island or a small "chopping zone" in butcher block) contrasting with nearby stone or solid‐surface counters in a pleasing way.Zinc Kitchen Counters. You don't see zinc countertops in many modern kitchens but this metal has a warmth that has made it popular for centuries. Zinc's tone darkens with time adding patina. Its antimicrobial properties make it a smart choice for a cooking space. This beautiful material typically costs $100 and up per square foot installed.Soft gray countertops and other midtone shades such as beiges or rich creams are the most neutral counter options. In this kitchen with creamy off‐white cabinets and golden yellow undertones in the backsplash and wood the dreamy creamy counters add to a harmonious peaceful look perfect for friendly family breakfasts. Softly flecked gray stone has a look similar to concrete and it works perfectly in contemporary spaces with a bit of an architectural bent. It has the advantage of hiding the occasional spot while still looking clean and tidy and not too dark or busy. It's great if you don't always have a perfectly organized space but still want a put‐together look.Eat‐in area. Your idea of an eat‐in kitchen may be a table that seats a party of eight. You may be overlooking the fact that you have room for a cafe table a small counter or even a flip‐down bar top.Dark counters in tones such as black or charcoal can appear very gothic in some situations and perfectly harmonious in others. If you have dark cabinetry dark floors or other rich and weighty finishes a dark countertop will fit right in. In this example you can see that the white counter is the one that pops compared with the island counter which almost blends into the deep wood drawer fronts. If you're going for a dark‐on‐dark palette it helps to have lots of light sources natural or added (or both). This will keep the space feeling cozy and sophisticated instead of just cave‐like.Granite Kitchen Counters. There are plenty of reasons granite counters are so popular – this natural stone has plenty of character with unique grains colors and customizable finishes. When properly sealed it's one of the most durable options out there. While it can cost as low as $50 per square foot installed prices can go up quickly with more exotic slabs and difficult installations.Engineered Quartz Kitchen Counters. Perfect for the customized home engineered quartz comes in just about every shade imaginable. This engineered product combines ground quartz resin and pigments for a tough nonporous material. Great ecofriendly attributes makes it a safe bet for green homes too. Get ready to pay up though since costs range from $95 to $105 per square foot installed.If you're doing tile or stone floors work on picking those materials at the same time as cabinets backsplash and countertops. The relationships among these materials is critical. It's tough to mix different types of stone and tile unless you want your kitchen to look like a showroom.Here's one solution to that aforementioned seating problem in U‐shaped kitchens: This terrific bench seating allows for that coveted kitchen table. On the minus side there is no casual counter seating.You can also create a U‐shaped kitchen by adding a freestanding island to an L‐shaped kitchen. In this case the one end cabinet was turned to face away from the kitchen and a beadboard end panel was added to allow for a place to intersect the open island. Because the island is open you have knee space for stools and seating without needing an overhang.Softly flecked or grainy whites also work well paired with brass accents such as these contemporary lights. Again the subtle richness holds its own without fighting for attention and keeps the countertop from feeling too austere – great for a dining island where you want people to actually feel comfortable dining.Pure white countertops generally only available in manufactured materials such as Corian or Caesarstone bring a contemporary minimalist freshness that no natural stone can match. Luckily these materials resist stains well so they can stay a crisp white for years with just a little care. This stark look works well in contemporary spaces. As mentioned the severity of a true white can fight a traditional decor but in a modern space it feels appropriately crisp. It's especially effective in small spaces such as compact condo kitchens paired with minimalist white cabinets to give the illusion of a bigger space.Believe it or not there can be such a thing as too much counterspace. When it happens it's most often seen in the L‐shaped kitchen layout. In this kitchen hutch‐style cabinets on the countertop solve this problem add to the aesthetic and create additional storage. This solution also cuts down on the clutter that can appear when there's too much counterspace outside of the main work triangle.Corner of windows. This one may take some sacrifice – you'll have to stash seldom‐used items in storage and purge those you don't really need. In return your kitchen will expand and feel so much less cramped thanks to your new views and all that wonderful natural light.Matching the floor stain color is one of the most challenging phases of a project. If you've got original floors and plan to refinish just the kitchen – or are laying new wood floors to match the old for continuity – don't expect a perfect match. Many floors in old homes are made of old‐growth wood and flooring is manufactured differently now. The natural patina of an old floor also is nearly impossible to match. Companies offering reclaimed wood floors can make that matching process easier.This could either be seen as a broken U or an L‐shaped kitchen with an island. Technically I'd say it leans towards the latter but if you imagine that door on the left being cabinetry you can use this layout for inspiration for your own U‐shaped kitchen.Recycled Paper‐Based Kitchen Counters. Recycled paper sounds like the worst possible material for a kitchen countertop but this ecofriendly choice has surprising durability. When blended with resins and pigments it has the look and feel of soapstone – but at $40 to $80 per square foot installed it's a fraction of the cost.Plastic Laminate Kitchen Counters. Although it's sometimes scoffed at by stone lovers plastic laminate still has a serious fan base. The wide range of customizable edges and finishes means it can work in any design. At $8 to $20 per square foot installed its affordable price makes it a winner for many. However it's not the most durable of countertops so it may not be best for heavy‐duty cooks.Go minimal. Are you in the process of picking new cabinets for your compact kitchen? Consider this look. Ultra‐plain handleless cabinets in a nude hue are soothing to look at and give a sense of visual order. Pick a seamless backsplash such as this slab of marble since tiles with grout can look busy. Get in a tight corner. When space is tight an ingenious trio of pullout corner drawers is a lifesaver helping to solve the problem of lost space in those awkward‐to‐access base cabinets. If you're remodeling think about how you'd use such drawers – for cutlery towels pans dishes? Here a slimmer top drawer is complemented by the two deeper ones so all the bases are covered.The layering and mixing of finishes in this kitchen give it an old‐world charm. Note the glazed blue‐gray island and its relationship to the pendant above. The choices for a mahogany‐tone wood countertop dark trim around the windows and a custom hood surround in particular were all made during the process of designing this kitchen and impact the overall finished look and style.The L‐shaped kitchen is by far the most popular layout these days. It's most often seen with an island so it's perfect for entertaining multiple‐chef cooking or for making dinner while the kids sit at the island and get help with their homework. The adaptability of this layout is what makes it so desirable. Whereas a galley or U‐shaped kitchen can work in the smallest of spaces you often need a bit more room for an L‐shaped kitchen with an island. This layout has the most amount of variations by far and works with any style whether a kitchen is modern traditional or somewhere in between.Boldly veined stone countertops can either make you stop and gaze in admiration or have the opposite effect and overwhelm your eyes. In general the bolder the veining on your counters the less drama you'll want to add elsewhere. This waterfall counter (with the material wrapped down the sides) is relatively muted but the large gray veins still bring enough character without any daring colors or other statement features.The U‐shaped kitchen lends itself to high‐efficiency cooking: You can often pivot on one toe as you spin around from refrigerator to sink to stove. A good friend and accomplished cook swears by this kitchen layout. He loves it because it keeps people out of the way when he's cooking. Guests can hang out as long as they stay on "that" side of the peninsula! The U‐shaped kitchen (also called the C‐shaped kitchen) is the perfect expression of the work triangle we hear so much about in kitchen design.A wall‐mounted rack like this one keeps things orderly without swallowing too much space. Buy decent knives if you can afford it as they should last a lifetime. One advantage of a magnetic rack is that you can slowly build up your collection of knives buying one at a time rather than having to invest in one large block complete with knives which can be pricey. If you're starting from scratch a bread knife paring knife and chef's knife are essential.Ecofriendly Kitchen Counters. A little research is really all that's required today to make your new kitchen ecofriendly. The wide variety of material styles and costs – from salvaged wood to Bio‐Glass to bamboo (shown in this photo) – means you can find just the right green countertop material for your home.Copper Kitchen Counters. It certainly isn't common but a copper countertop is surprisingly easy to clean and maintain. However it's not for perfectionists – since it's a "living" surface it reacts to different substances creating a blend of matte reds browns and greens. But for those who love the look the minimum $100‐per‐square‐foot cost is worth it.Displayed collections. As long as there's a place for everything and everything is in its place there's no reason not to keep your favorite items on full display. Pot racks plate racks a few open shelves and a glass‐front cabinet let these homeowners enjoy their copper cookware silver and china from the kitchen table which takes up most of the room in this charming kitchen.Double‐dreamy: a U‐shaped kitchen with an island and a peninsula! I'm taking a little creative liberty here again since I'm not sure where the stove is. But this looks like a great way to for your guests to be in the kitchen and out of the way at the same time. A sleek and modern U‐shaped kitchen with a creative twist: The peninsula is part island/part kitchen table.A dark richly veined stone can actually feel less dramatic when paired with dark cabinets. 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This Thanksgiving two local residents are presenting "The Nutcracker" with a local twist. Instead of Clara, the main character, and her Prince traveling by nutshell boat to the Land of Sweets in Act II, they will meander along Germantown Avenue in and out of chocolate, coffee and tea shops as the avenue might have looked in the late 1800s.
Dancers from the Philadelphia Dance Theatre, located in Mt. Airy, will perform the traditional ballet with Northwest Philadelphia as its setting on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., and Nov. 26, both 1 and 4 p.m., at the Kurtz Performing Arts Center at the William Penn Charter School, 3000 W. School House Lane in Germantown. Local artist Christopher Fox painted the backdrops that will create the setting for this reinterpretation.
"Typically 'The Nutcracker' has been set in Victorian Germany, and that always bothered me," explained Joy Capponi, a Mt. Airy resident and director of the Philadelphia Dance Theatre. "I always felt that the rich history of the neighborhoods in Northwest Philadelphia should be shared and celebrated in a new version of this traditional seasonal ballet.
"We've been doing 'The Nutcracker' for 10 years, but our budget always restricted me from carrying out my vision. We even had to perform at Hatboro High School, even though we are in Mt. Airy. But last year the Kurtz Center opened up nearby, which is big for us.
"We should be outreaching and educating in our own community, and now we can do that. We have local business sponsors, and our sets represent places we are all familiar with. It's very exciting for the dancers. Now we have a winter scene as it really looks in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown"
For Christopher Fox, who was raised in the Northwest, attended Central High School (as did his two brothers) and still lives in Mt. Airy, this retelling of a classic tale served as an opportunity for him to weave together a story that he says for as many times as he has seen it, has always been somewhat unclear to him.
In the original, in Act II, after a large Christmas Eve party, Clara has gone to bed with her broken nutcracker fashioned after a soldier. She received it as a gift, but her brother Fritz breaks it when he is too rough with the wooden toy. In a dream, Clara envisions herself traveling with a Prince who has been transformed from the nutcracker.
But Capponi and Fox have set the dinner party in the Thomas Mansion, a Gothic style home built in 1869 that's just off Wissahickon Avenue between Johnson Street and Walnut Lane. The Land of Snow, where the Prince takes Clara in her dream, is Tommy's Hill, a popular sledding spot at Johnson Street just off Lincoln Drive, in Fairmount Park.
Fox snapped photographs and drew sketches of buildings on Germantown Avenue he saw that looked how a building might have appeared at the end of the 19th century. He paid attention to things like architectural style and moldings. Fox's original paintings were large watercolors. They were sent to a studio in White Plains, New York, where artists painted replicas of the watercolors on 25 by 40 foot canvases.
"I wanted to make it unique," he said, "more personal."
In the traditional ballet, in Act II Clara is rewarded for saving the Prince with a celebration of sweets from around the world. In this weekend's production, instead of coffee from Spain, Clara and the Prince will walk into Asher's Chocolates. Asher Candy was housed in Germantown in 1899 before it became a popular east coast brand. They will get coffee at inFusion Coffee & Tea, located today in Mt. Airy.
Fox, a 1980 graduate of the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, has taught painting at the Haverford School for 30 years. In 1991, he earned a masters degree from New York University in studio arts. In the late '80s and early '90s he owned a restoration business that restored a number of homes in Northwest Philly.
And while "The Nutcracker's" original story, with its progression of dreams and fantasy might have been hard to follow for Fox, other provocative ideas were not. When asked about his own art work, Fox talks about things like chaos theory and the Newtonian physics he was taught as a youth.
At 52, he says in his decades of painting he has experimented with all styles from landscapes to abstract. Most recently, he has shifted from abstract work to a new style. Much of the work on his website consists of images that one might first think to be unrelated.
His painting "Constant Properties" includes a formal dance scene, beans and a picture of a clump of stars in the night sky. Fox explained that this painting and others "deal with new ideas in science that contradict what we were taught about how the world works." He cites "clumping theory." In the past, scientists thought when you picked up a clump of sand, the gathering of its particles was random, but now scientists think the opposite, that forms repeat, he explained.
"I'm kind of interested in what happens if I unlearn what I was taught." In a sense, that is one way one could think about the new-age production of "The Nutcracker" set now in Northwest Philly.
The new production was made possible by a grant from the Marjorie Silvus Foundation. The Victorian costumes in Act I were made possible by a grant from the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club. The Philadelphia Dance Theatre is headquartered in the New Covenant Campus, 7500 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy. Ticket information is available at www.philadancetheatre.org or 215-247-4272. For more information about Chris Fox, visit www.chrisfox.org.


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Emperor Serenity HOLIDAY REF: 953
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Brand new for 2016 and brings a class of her own to the Maldivian waters.Emperor Serenity is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard where fine accommodation and service is standard.
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Upper deck cabins: 3 double with a single bed.
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The primary purpose of the Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) is to develop publications for use in training and technical assistance for vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors, consumers, administrators, and other partners in the VR process. IRI publications provide a unique perspective on emerging issues in vocational rehabilitation as both the topics and the content are developed by practitioners.
For more than fifty-five years, the IRI has been a national forum for discussing the important challenges facing the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Program. It is the longest running event of its kind in the rehabilitation field, and one of the longest in the human services profession. The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) sponsors the IRI in collaboration with representatives from the State VR agencies, consumer groups, and other stakeholders in the VR program, in order to develop a linkage between knowledge development and practitioner utilization.
The topics are solicited each year from VR agency personnel and other stakeholders under the signature of the Commissioner of RSA and reviewed by the IRI National Planning Committee. The IRI monographs are widely used by VR counselors and supervisors, Human Resource Development (HRD) specialists, community-based rehabilitation service providers, administrators, researchers, and education and policy analysts. The website which housed the publications is temporarily unavailable.
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Network Neutrality Wouldn't Matter If There Was Real Competition
from the um...-no. dept
So, now, there's a bit of a debate going on with Adam Thierer stretching the argument of net neutrality to say that, if it were mandated, it would leave broadband service providers no way to price discriminate. Ed Felten counters that if they're not discriminating now when there is no mandate, then why would they suddenly start? Both are interesting and thorough looks at the issue and worth reading to get a sense of the argument. Of course, there are two things left out in these discussions. The first is that there is some bandwidth discrimination going on already. Despite Thierer's claims, many broadband service providers currently offer different tiers of service, though most are focused on bandwidth speeds. And, while it's not popular in the US, elsewhere it's much more common to see very clear caps. Also, plenty of US broadband providers do bandwidth discriminate by cutting off the heaviest users. The problem, in those cases, is often that users aren't told there's a cap and, in fact, are sold on the idea that the service is "unlimited" (which makes it a case of false advertising). Nowhere in the network neutrality debates is anyone saying that broadband service providers can't tier or price discriminate based on bandwidth. The only debate is about blocking access to certain services. The other big issue is a market one. Theirer's stance is to let the free market work its magic. That works only when there's a truly competitive market -- and a lot of people would question that in the broadband space, where many areas do face a monopoly or duopoly. On the whole, I agree that we shouldn't need network neutrality regulations, because the market should regulate things. However, if there isn't any real competition, that's where trouble shows up. So, the real debate (which Thierer ignores) is whether or not there's real competition in broadband access.


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Relatively Skeletal
It used to be that you looked at Ellen Pompeo and shuddered from her starvation. Nowadays, because we've been numbed by the super extremes, by the Kate Bosworths and the Victoria Beckhams, nowadays Ellen Pompeo looks pretty normal.
Relatively speaking.
Ellen isn't frightening anymore. She actually looks pretty good – here arriving at Letterman in white presumably to start promoting the remaining episodes of Grey's Anatomy. More Meredith and Derek drama. Ugh. Enough already. Kill Izzie and I'll watch again.
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John Eden vs Paul Meme in a download mp3 mix throwdown on the classic ANSWER RIDDIM.
Background here.
Mixes etc should be available at 11:30am on Friday 23rd of February.
John's mix can be downloaded here - including tracklist and commentary. (linked updated Feb 2010)
Paul's mix can be downloaded here.
Paul's write up is here.
After you have listened to both please vote for the mix you enjoyed the most.
Please note that both Paul and myself are moderators so we can check to see if people have registered at Dissensus several times and voted accordingly!
Let Battle Commence!


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Survey on Carbon in Biosphere Reserves
The MAB Secretariat is presently working with Terra Global Capital to take stock of opportunities to assist biosphere reserves with access to financial resources through the development and marketing of REDD+ projects for the rapidly expanding carbon markets.
If you believe that your biosphere reserve might have good potential for carbon investments, we would like to encourage you to complete this survey (Access to the survey).
Deadline extended to 30 September at the latest.
The results from the survey will form the basis for the MAB Secretariat to recommend high potential sites to potential carbon market investors.
Terra Global Capital is dedicated to the land-use carbon sector, and combines in-depth technical and financial expertise to facilitate the market for land-use offsets. Through a process of collaboration and transparency, Terra Global supports governmental, NGO, community, and private entities to develop carbon assets and secure funding to sustainably manage landscapes. Terra Global's work supports carbon measurement, methodology development, validation/verification and sale of credits under credible market standards. With initial funding from the UN Foundation, Terra Global is assisting UNESCO in evaluating the potential for land-use carbon revenue to be generated in specific biosphere reserves that are part of the WNBR.
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It was very clear from the beginning that Sebastien Toutant 'Seb Toots' was destined for snowboarding greatness, particularly after he snared his first international title before the age of fourteen. Within two years, Toots had turned professional and quickly began imposing himself on the pro freestyle scene.
Despite his fair share of injuries, Seb has maintained his position at the forefront of the sport in an era where trick innovation is essential to stay on the top.
The Montreal native now has the kind of trophy cabinet his arsenal of tricks deserves, including some of the most sought-after titles in the game, including X-Games medals and an Air & Style ring. With his talent and consistency to call on, there's no stopping Toots as he strives for the ultimate goal.
When and how did you start doing your sport? I started skiing when I was around 4 years old. When I was 9 I somehow managed to break my skis at the end of the season which left me no other option than borrowing my brother's snowboard for the remaining time. At first, I hated it... but after a while it became the only thing I wanted to do.
When did you decide to become a pro? It wasn't really a decision... I was riding as much as I could and I started competing. Then I got sponsored and started traveling. I was becoming pro without even knowing how I had reached that level.
How did you become a part of O'Neill? Back then, when I was 12 years old, the team manager in Canada was looking for new riders that were young and talented. One day I got a phone call and got sponsored by O'Neill.
What makes you unreasonable? Hitting the biggest jumps and trying new tricks.
What has been a highlight in your career? Winning 5 XGames medals and doing projects with my filmer that inspired people.
What are your plans for the future? Taking my riding to unreasonably higher levels!
Name 10 things you never travel without? Toothbrush, passport, sunglasses, headphones, rings, phone, computer, GoPro, shampoo, caps.
What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? Anything that is fun and makes me have a smile on my face.
If we visited you at breakfast, what would you be eating? Egg sandwich with orange juice or shake.
If you weren't snowboarding, what would you do? Something else that I would be passionate about. Maybe motocross :P
Any other sports you're good at? Skateboarding, wakeboarding and golfing.
What music are you listening to? Hip hop and everything with a good beat.
What has been the scariest moment in your sport career? Over shooting the Air & Style jump in Innsbruck.
How does your training routine look like? Off season: lot of gym and other sports I like to practice. During the season: less gym and pretty much always on my board competing, training or filming.
Describe your perfect day? Round of golf in the morning, snowboarding in the afternoon, BBQ and skate sessions until it's dark with the homies.


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Chicken Pot Pie Soup. {Video!}
I made you some soup today.
Actually (and obviously), it's a soup slash chicken pot pie hybrid.
See… I've been doing this very depressing, terrible thing that consists of letting magazines pile up to the heavens on my dining room floor. If you were here, you might nominate me for Hoarders. Thank goodness you're not here.
I am a serious magazine junkie. No, we are talking seeeeerious. s-e-r-i-o-u-s. I used to hear people say (and by hear people say I mean see people post on Facebook) all the time about how they couldn't get through magazines, and thought, well… that was just insane. I will always have time to get through magazines! I love magazines! Magazines are my liiiife!
Ha. Funny.
Guess what? I don't really have time to get through magazines now. Whomp whomp. Well, I guess that is subjective considering that yesterday I was "busy" watching eight reruns of Sex and the City (so cliche) but hey, it is what it is. Apparently, I just don't have time.
My point is, finally, that I grabbed the top magazine from my stack right before Thanksgiving and tried to immerse myself. What do I see first? Chicken pot pie soup. Hmmm. I like chicken pot pie. I like soup.
I think this will work.
It sure did. I made some spur of the moment puff pastry biscuits (I think on this specific day I also ate puff pastry for lunch. Like… only puff pastry.) inspired by our all time favorite chicken pot pie recipe in the universe (it's that good.). When those little puffs sank down into the soup… OMG. I have decided that puff pastry is like bacon. I have to make about 32 times the amount I think I will need… because I can't stop eating it.
The best news here is that you can successfully freeze this and drag it out later (did so last week) and it is just as delicious. If you're feeling crazy you can also make your own puff pastry and all that jazz, but considering that the one time I tried making croissants I almost died (no, I am not dramatic at all), I stuck to the frozen stuff.
So long story long, this has Monday written all over it.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 cleaned and trimmed leek, sliced
1/3 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup lowfat half and half
1.5 pounds yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen corn
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Stir in onions, carrots, celery, leeks, salt and pepper, tossing to coat, then let cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in flour. Stir well to distribute the flour throughout the vegetables and coat them, then cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring to create somewhat of a roux and thickening agent. Most of the flour will stick to the vegetables, but you do want it to turn a slightly golden color and smell a bit nutty. (ha… that sounds interesting.)
At this point, use a biscuit cutter (or even a knife) and cut 12 "biscuits" out of your thawed puff pastry sheet. Place them on a baking sheet (brushing with some beaten egg if desired) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Add in potatoes, chicken stock and half and half to the soup, stirring and allowing the mixture to come to a bubble. Reduce heat to medium low, add in chicken, peas and corn and cover, simmering for 10-15 minutes. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve with puff pastry on top!
Note: you can definitely use heavy cream or regular half and half (it will probably be even more delicious) in place of the low fat half and half. you can also use a mixed corn + peas blend if you have one, I just happened to have separate bags of organic peas and corn, which is why I separated them. you can also cube the chicken instead of shredding. finally, to reheat, add to a saucepan and add a little liquid (I do a bit of both stock/half and half or milk) and heat over low heat, stirring.
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Hello Everyone,
I'm working on a huge VoIP telephony project using Java and HTTP and I
learned something cool today that I think would be useful for you. Let me share
my project in the hope that I can help anyone who wants to improve her/his communication
system - and I also hope you will contribute to my solution by providing any
further useful development suggestion.
Introduction to the problem
It was often such that I needed a separate application to be able to manage
my telephone system. The most common case: I was on a conference, but I
suddenly needed to notify my colleagues related to some issue. Since I couldn't
start a phone conversation there, I could rely on my laptop solely. However, most
of my colleagues are usually out of the office, so the only way for reaching
them immediately is a phone call or an SMS. Instead of typing and sending
dozens of SMSs, I thought it would be more effective (and more personal) to use
an application that allows me to make phone calls and plays a specified
Background of development
Concerning to the fact that HTTP requests and responses can be used for
this purpose, I started to build a HTTP-based solution. The following figure
illustrates how it works:
As I'm a passionate Java developer, I used this programming language. For
implementing my VoIP telephony solution I have used the HTTP API provided by
Ozeki Phone System along with NetBeans. The Java Development Kit (JDK) is
essentially needed, so if you install the NetBeans IDE, please install the JDK
as well (see below). To be able to make (and receive) phone calls, a softphone
is also required. Therefore I downloaded and installed CounterPath X-Lite
Code explanation
Having done with the introduction section, I'm going to explain what you
need to do if you are interested in my solution.
After you have installed all the necessary software, you need to start a
new Java project in NetBeans (or Eclipse, or any other Java IDE). For this
purpose, in NetBeans, click on File then select the New Project menu item.
To make my project complete, I will present two-way communication. That is,
I will not explain only how to make a phone but also how to receive a phone call
by using your Java application.
First of all you need to select which port receives the incoming calls. For
this purpose, click on the Productivity menu item in the Ozeki PBX then choose
the HTTP API item from the dropdown menu. Here, you need to add a new API
extension notification, then you can set the address of incoming calls by using
the URL field of Incoming call. In this example, this is the 7778 port of
localhost. Now, make a Java application that checks this port and gives a HTTP
response if a call arrives.
public static Initialize() {
ServerSocket listener = new ServerSocket(7778));
while (true){
Socket socket = listener.accept();
String responde = "HTTP/1.1 200 OKrn"
+ "Content-Type: text/xmlrn"
+ "Connection: Keep-Alivern"
+ "Keep-Alive: timeout=15, max=100rnrn"
+ "<?xml version=1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>rn"
+ "<Response>rn"
+ "<Delay>1</Delay>rn"
+ "<Speak>Congratulations, this is your first OZML Response command.</Speak>rn"
+ "<Delay>1</Delay>rn"
+ "<Speak>For more information on OZML syntax, visit www.ozekiphone.com </Speak>rn"
+ "</Response>";
OutputStream outputStream = socket.getOutputStream();
Make a ServerSocket object and add the port number in its constuctor. You
can accept an incoming request by calling the accept() method. After the
invitation, you will get back a Socket object. Call the getOutputStream method
of socket, in order to give a response back. This leads to an OutputStream. You
can send back the appropriate response through this by calling the write method
of outputstream. It waits for a byte array. As a result the String typed
response message needs to be converted to a byte typed array. You can manage to
do it if you use the getBytes method(). Finally, with the help of the
outputStream flush() method, you can send the answer.
To make an outgoing call, make a sample by a URL class. Then connect to the
URL, which was given in the construstor of the URL object. To do this, invite
the openConnection() method of the object which sends back an URLConnection
typed object. Then convert it to HttpURLConnection format. In this file, set
the method of the request and send it, using the connect() method.
private static void Initialize {
URL url = new URL("http://ozekixepbx.ip:7780/?command=Call&"
+ "Dialed=100&"
+ "ApiExtension=9997&"
+ "CallerId=1000&"
+ "CallerDisplayName=John+Smith&"
+ "Url=http://yoursite.com/callconnected.php&"
+ "ErrorUrl=http://yoursite.com/error.php");
HttpURLConnection connection = (HttpURLConnection) url.openConnection();
Furher development opportunities
I'm thinking srongly about some additional enhancements, such as call
recording to be able to record an important one calling. Do you have any idea
regarding with my VoIP application?
To sum it up I have created a really simple application that can be used to
make and receive phone calls through your VoIP network by using your Java
program. I have implemented this solution using HTTP requests and responses.
References and the availability of
programs used
If you want to try out my solution, you may need some software. The
following collection contains all the necessary application and information you
need to know.
You can find out more about the used HTTP API commands using this page: http://www.ozekiphone.com/voip-http-api-commands-in-ozeki-phone-system-xe-pbx-231.html
You can download the necessary software from the following pages:
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Facebook hopes to bring core gaming experience in 2013
Facebook has intentions to shake its 'casual games only' label, as the company looks to court core audiences over the next year.
The firm's director of game partnerships Sean Ryan spoke with VentureBeat about the pursuit of hardcore genres to bolster its social network.
"The next 6-to-12 months, it's about core and mid-core," Ryan said. "Not because the other genres aren't good, but when we look at openings on the platform where we think we can deliver a powerful experience alongside our developers… As we start to see Unity and Flash 11 become more prevalent, we can have a really rich gaming experience."
Though a casual gaming hotbed over the last several years, Facebook clearly senses that having all its eggs in one basket likely won't cut it over the long haul.


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This is a book containing over 200 problems spanning over 70 specific topic areas covered in a typical Algebra II course. Learners can encounter a selection of application problems featuring astronomy, earth science and space exploration, often with... (View More) more than one example in a specific category. Learners will use mathematics to explore science topics related to a wide variety of NASA science and space exploration endeavors. Each problem or problem set is introduced with a brief paragraph about the underlying science, written in a simplified, non-technical jargon where possible. Problems are often presented as a multi-step or multi-part activities. This book can be found on the Space Math@NASA website. (View Less)
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This is a booklet containing 37 space science mathematical problems, several of which use authentic science data. The problems involve math skills such as unit conversions, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, graph analysis, vectors, scientific... (View More) notation, and many others. Learners will use mathematics to explore science topics related to Earth's magnetic field, space weather, the Sun, and other related concepts. This booklet can be found on the Space Math@NASA website. (View Less)
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Materials Cost: $1 - $5 per student
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In case you missed this on our Facebook page, CNS director and editor in chief Tony Spence was honored Friday with the Catholic Press Association's St. Francis de Sales award, named for the patron saint of journalists. You can read the full story here.
This is the second time in the last four years that Catholic News Service has been honored with the award. CNS Rome bureau chief John Thavis was recipient of the award in 2007.


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On the Eighth Day
I have had a good week mainly focusing on journaling what I eat and watching my daily calorie count come down as the week went on. It is helping me be more mindful about things like, "If I have this, then I can have more or less of that depending on what "this" is.
I am trying get it down under 2000 cals per day. That sounds high compared to diets I used to do, but I think it is low enough and not too much of a shock to the system. I have eaten more vegies and high quality carbs this week. Feels like I am on the right track.
Much thanks to decemberkitty for the comment on my last post. I saw it while on on my lunch break just before eating and it was really a nice mood booster. : )
The journey continues…


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On behalf of its employees, Apple has donated $2.5 million to the American Red Cross to aid in their Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane in modern memory, devastating the eastern seaboard from the Caribbean to the northeastern United States between October 22 and October 31, 2012, causing damages estimated to be in excess of $20 billion, and incalculable human impact. Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, informed employees of the donation yesterday via email. Seth Weintraub from 9to5Mac got a hold of a copy. It reads, in part:
We hope this contribution will help businesses, families, and communities recover and rebuild.
Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, thanked Apple for their donations in a separate, linked, letter.
U.S residents who want to contribute as well can do so directly via iTunes.
Although Sandy turned before we got anything more than a lot of wind and rain up here in Montreal, several of our Mobile Nations friends and family in New Jersey and West Virginia area were without power for days, their homes and offices flooded, their lives deeply affected. To everyone who's suffered through Sandy, be well and comeback fast. To everyone who has donated, thank you.
To read Tim Cook's full letter, hit the link below.
Source: 9to5Mac
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