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In my eternal quest to survive in MEXICO I sometimes do photo jobs WHEN i'm not guiding tourists. LAST WEEK i shot a wedding in PUEBLA and it was doubly enjoyable as the groom was Italian and the bride was Mexican , two of the most fun loving ethnic groups on earth, in my opinion.
The church of the CHURCH of El Cielo or the Heavens on san Juan Hill.with a backdrop of angels.
The party lasted till about 2 pm..around 200 people showed up.
There was plenty of tequila and beer…the party got happier as the night progressed.
Green sauce and garnish along with carnitas and rice.
Heres a custom that was added that you usually only see performed in the provinces, dancing with a turkey. This lady seems worried as to what the turkey might do.
But the grooms father didnt seem to mind.
Another classic tradition is taking off the garter and throwing it into the crowd of guests.
And the happy couple cut the cake…. may their marriage be a successful one.


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Any garden lover will agree that when it comes to garden maintenance, warding off those pesky weeds can prove to be such a challenge. For the most part, these weeds, considered to be the pests of the plant world, propagate quickly, take over lawns and gardens efficiently, and are highly resilient, cropping back up again and again, no matter how many times they may be taken out.
Because of its frustratingly resilient nature, sometimes it's best that you leave it in the hands of professionals such as Thorburn Landscapes, so that they can be removed once and for all.
Disturbing the Weed Peace
What you may not realise is that weed seeds occupy every square inch of your garden. However, it only takes the top soil, about an inch or two, for it to germinate. The problem becomes worse, however, when you dig up soil, disturb the "sleeping" weed seeds under the ground, and then bring them to the surface.
Of course, it's impossible to keep you from digging in your garden, but at the very least, you can mitigate the probabilities by limiting your digging activities, and applying mulch or other plants to the dug up area immediately to prevent weed seeds from surfacing.
Unlikely Enemy
Weeds can be considered as the plant version of parasites in your garden—they compete with the other legitimate tenants of your garden, such as the flowers, vegetables, and other plants, for water, soil nutrients, and even sunlight.
Without sufficient nutrients, the other plants become vulnerable to insects and other infestations. Of course, the weeds are hardly affected, and in fact can continue to grow and propagate at a rapid rate, thereby leaving everything else in the garden damaged. That's why weeds are such plant pests, and that's why you need professional maintenance services to get rid of them.
12 Common Weeds that Take Over Your Lawn, HGTV.com
Six Tips for Effective Weed Control, Fine Gardening

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Range shoots at 20, 50 and 90 metres via small bore & air rifle association.
What is the flag placement for 90 metres?
For 50 metres I have seen 10 and 30 metres but I may not be looking at the correct rule book.
Range shoots at 20, 50 and 90 metres via small bore & air rifle association.
What is the flag placement for 90 metres?
For 50 metres I have seen 10 and 30 metres but I may not be looking at the correct rule book.
Kevin as far as I know there are no rules for wind flag placement for TRA Style Benchrest at 90 metres. ISSF rules have absolutely no mention of benchrest, nor were they ever meant for benchrest. Because of this TRA compiled their own "Benchrest Style Rules" but do not include flag spacing. These rules are used in conjunction with ISSF rules. Rule 6.4 sets out spacing for 50 m at 10 and 30m but does not include 90m as it is not an ISSF event.
My suggestion is to space flags at 10, 30 and 70m. However someone else may know more than me. Good luck with it.
I would add one at 50m though Keith so 10 30 50 70
Thanks for your replies
Do some of your benchrest events have limitations on flag placement and amount of flags used?
TRA Style Benchrest closely follows ISSF rules so flags are set to regulations by those holding the shoot. No other flags allowed. Also once a scoring shot is made no going back to sighters.
Other comps here set your own flags etc... at start of the shoot and usually no moving them until end of shoot. If there is a bench rotation that can mean quite a few flags.
peter Oliver
Around here, and Internationally we don't have yet a limitation number of flags.
That said I tend to lay a set of 6 flags for 50m, starting very close and then increasing the distance between them. The idea behind is the closer the wind to the muzzle the bigger the effect, so better to have a good understanding closer than further apart.
I also lay the flags according to range obstacles.
Normally mine are at 5, 9, 14, 20, 30 and 45m
Depending of the 1st obstacle, the 1st flag could be closer or further, all the others follow the previous pattern.
So for 90m is a matter of doing the maths
Pedro how do you watch all six flags at the same time?
I have 5 flags and 2 probes for 50m shooting.
Its not about watchimg them all, its about working out which ones are the most important and watching them.
If you don't shoot the range every weekend you need them all and time watching to work it out.
Like Brett said, it's a kind of balance between them.
Every range, every day, will show up with 2~3 more important flags... being the hardest part discover which ones...
When you spotted the two prevalent wind conditions, and pick those 2~3 important flags, you got your tools to prepare each shot. The remaining flags give you a conditions flavour. Iif they correspond all is ok, if they show changes, be aware, wait, let the important ones take party, or not...
Also having more flags, as I don't use probes, I can more easily understand wind speed, and, even more important, having a better picture of wind conditions all over the range.
Thanks guys.
TRV has flags at 30 and 60m for their 90m events


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Whiplash injury claim
Being involved in a road traffic accident is extremely traumatic no matter the level of the injury suffered as a result.
In Scotland alone there were 11,268 people injured as the result of road accidents in 2014 and the majority of people (63%) suffered soft tissue injuries.
At Digby Brown we understand the effects that a personal injury has on peoples' lives.
No injury is a minor injury
Whiplash is a common injury in a road traffic accident and is where the sudden movement of your head forwards, backwards or sideways in the accident causes an injury to your neck.
We see first hand the serious consequences that whiplash causes and in most road accidents is a serious condition which can have effects including leaving individuals unable to work for a significant period of time. It is not simply a minor nuisance.
Symptoms of whiplash can include neck pain and stiffness, tenderness of muscles, reduced and painful neck movements along with headaches.
After an accident it can take several hours to develop and can often be worse the day after a road traffic accident.
No win no fee personal injury solicitors
The expression "No Win – No Fee" is often used in personal injury cases. It is used as a way of funding a compensation claim where the accident victim does not have the means to pay for the costs involved as the case progresses.
A number of solicitors are prepared to handle personal injury cases on a "No Win – No Fee" basis but very few are able to offer their clients complete protection if the case is unsuccessful.
In that event, the client could end up being liable for many thousands of pounds in legal expenses or the case won't be fully investigated and therefore likely to under-settle.
Compensate 'no win no fee' funding
Digby Brown has its own funding company, Compensate, which provides the funding to allow the case to be fully investigated, employ the best experts surrounding the circumstances of the accident and/or injuries sustained and where and if necessary go to court.
If for whatever reason the case is unsuccessful, Compensate pays all your legal expenses and those of your opponent – you pay nothing.
On average our clients receive over 3 times the pre-litigation offer
Because of Compensate funding Digby Brown's success rate is extremely high and on average our clients receive three times the pre-litigation offer.
In the event the case is successful, a small percentage of your damages will be deducted with VAT to pay for this service. The percentage which Compensate will charge depends on the degree of risk involved. We believe that this is the fairest method of giving clients access to justice whilst ensuring their cases are fully investigated, prepared and funded.
Don't take our word for it, just read many of the court decisions and case studies on our website, or watch Joanne's story.
Beware of compensation offers which may be too good
We know you will have seen many adverts offering 100% compensation or telling you that you will not lose any of your compensation, however we believe there are a number of problems with companies that do this.
- How do they make their money if they don't charge you anything?
- If they aren't taking any money from you, the client, what incentive do they have to ensure you receive the right level of compensation, appropriate to the injuries you have sustained?
- Fully preparing a case, finding out exactly what happened and what the consequences of your injuries may mean in the long term, is expensive, how do they do this properly?
- If they aren't fully preparing these cases will they just accept the first offer they are given on your behalf by the Insurance company?
- It makes simple business sense, the less work they do the higher their profit margin is - they simply have no incentive to work harder on your behalf.
- These adverts in the main are from English firms on national television which operates in a different way and therefore wouldn't apply to a Scottish person.
We know from the many client cases we mandate from other firms of solicitors (in the main at the request of the client who is extremely unsatisfied with the service received for the other firm) that many shortcuts are taken in preparation and that the first offer received is being recommended for acceptance, regardless of the value.
Getting something for nothing is usually the first sign of poor service.
Correct level of compensation with Digby Brown
Our experience and statistics show time and time again we will achieve the correct level of compensation which will be substantially more than the insurer is initially prepared to offer.
Even after we have deducted our percentage as a success fee you will gain considerably more than you would have achieved using a 100% compensation model.
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MK II helmet
joepiec replied to joepiec's topic in Allied & Other Nations Militaria for SaleSorry! As stated above, I do not take any money for the helmet. Shipping costs obviously depend on the destination and desired shipping options but are min. 6,50 € within the Netherlands, 10 € for most EU-countries.
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joepiec posted a topic in Allied & Other Nations Militaria for SaleIs anyone interested in this heavily corroded MK II/Brodie helmet? The helmet was found many years ago in a field in or near Best in the Netherlands, where heavy fights took place during Operation Market Garden in 1944. Since I am not into militaria myself I cannot tell you anything about the exact type but I am sure there are many on this forum who can, although the helmet is obviously in a very poor state. I am happy to donate the helmet to any collector who is willing to pay shipping costs. The helmet can be sent from the Netherlands or Germany - or picked up personally, of course.
What kind of Brodie helmet is this?
joepiec replied to joepiec's topic in The Brodie Helmet and its DerivativesThanks! I found some more information about these helmets and the Bescherming Bevolking in the meantime, thanks to your information. Am I correct that the white helmets indicated the rank of 'blokhoofd'?
What kind of Brodie helmet is this?
joepiec posted a topic in The Brodie Helmet and its DerivativesMany years ago, a Dutch relative gave me this Brodie helmet. Apparently, it was used in the Dutch East Indies after WW II but I am not sure about this. Can anyone tell me which type of helmet this is? Is it British or American? Why is it painted white? There is a number stamped to the rim (see picture) but it is hard to read. Something like IIVB55??M


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Will lymphedema ever go away?
If it is diagnosed early, lymphedema can be managed through proper treatment, quality compression garments, and good skin care. That is why prevention is key.
Where do I find an MLD Therapist?
Lymphedema organisations have a list of trained MLD & CDT Therapists on their website.
Where can I buy compression garments?
Compression garments are sold at medical supply stores and some pharmacies. Measurements are taken by a certified fitter to ensure garments fit properly.
Will my insurance pay for compression garments?
The NHS covers most types of compression garments.Ask your therapist for some advise.
How do I care for my compression garments?
Daily washing with a mild detergent is recommended to maximize therapeutic effectiveness. Do not use fabric softeners, chlorine or bleach which may damage your garment. Refer to the manufacturer's care instructions.
How do I put compression garments on?
Wearing rubber gloves is recommended to protect your garments from fingernail and jewelry snags. There are also numerous assistive devices that make putting on and taking off garments easy and comfortable. Ask your certified fitter for a demonstration of these devices.


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Musica Holme Valley Big Band
£FREE (No Ticket Reqd.)
When : Sat 12th Oct at 10:45am (Ends - 11:30am)
Where : Bandstand in the Park - Full details below ▼
Category : Street, Fringe
This band rehearse on Saturdays and enjoy playing a variety of big band jazz music at community events and recently performed for the Mayor of Kirklees at his Installation Ceremony.
Venue Info - Bandstand in the Park
Listen to some great music and shop at around thirty quirky, unusual stalls, with food, drink and many alternative and handmade goods. Marsden Park has accessible toilets and is also a good spot for your kids to let off steam with a great playground.
Contact DetailsAddress:
Bandstand in the Park Marsden Park, Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6EU.
Level access at side of park near junction of Peel Street and Carrs Road.


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I began working in HUMlab, a digital humanities lab and studio at Umeå University, in the Spring of 2003 as a third term English Literature student. I immediately knew it was different. What struck me about 'the lab'included:
* Learning across the spectrum
Digital tools provide entry points to a variety of learning situations. My first project in HUMlab was the Virtual Weddings Project. Since then I have been involved in projects with other virtual worlds (Adobe Atmosphere, Second Life), mobile blogging (working with informatics scholars), digital literature research work (my thesis area in Language Studies), seminar and workshop presentations (art and technology, programming, narrative studies), teaching at undergrad course level (museum studies, culture studies), course planning (Media and Culture), web design and authoring (I am blogging on several sites), design and conference planning.
* Media as Frame
Digital media can be used to frame research across subjects. In my own area two examples are The William Blake Archive and The Virtual Macbeth project. The Blake Archive is an example of what could be termed tool-based humanities computing. Virtual Macbeth is an example of more process and critically-based digital literary studies. Each exhibits potentials to increase the dimensions of scholarship in English Literature, without discarding that which has been achieved in the past centuries. Other examples of digital media setting new frames in research, but from the activities in HUMlab, includes:
- The Creative
The creative energy in HUMlab is apparent. I have been involved in art, music, performance, and poetry since working in the lab. More 'pure research' use of creative digital applications include in Mapping and Visualization and Archeology with the Environmental Archeology Laboratory (use of GIS technology has broad implications and applications). Many examples can be called upon from what has been achieved in HUMlab over the past decade. Visualization ranges from 2 and 3 dimensional media applications as well as text, graphic, and dynamic animations.
- The social:
As an approach to research the social is present in HUMlab from retro computer game to online communities. Domestic violence to the use of YouTube in youth cultures. Language studies are of course present in social media. A recently defended thesis that was based in HUMlab, Making Sense Digitally: Conversational Coherence in Online and Mixed-Mode Contexts, can be included. As well as the social in the research, one is rarely along in working in HUMlab. There is a constant focus on networks and team work in the lab. Projects are launched in fika chats, through coincidental meetings and from seminar encounters.
- The Relevant
Working in HUMlab has for me brought a stong degree of cutting edge relevance to my work. I am trained in generic skills that can be used across academic callings. I have learned programming, composition, planning, and much more. A particular interest of mine is copyright and Intellectual Property (IP), which has never been a hotter topic than it is now. While we have had not had a single large project on copyright and IP in HUMlab, it is a constant element in the working of the lab. One example of this is a blog post by American scholar and HUMlab friend Bryan Alexander.
- Collaboration
Access to international researchers, artists and figures in the field is a central element in HUMLab. Visits and often extended stays in the lab have included such figures as Howard Rheingold, Katherine Hayles, Henry Jenkins, Charles Ess, Bruce Damer, Ana Váldes, Tallan Memmott, Ian Bogost and many more. Over one hundred seminars from guests teachers, researchers and artists are available online on the HUMlab wesbite as streamed video. As a doctoral student I have worked in teams that included techniicans and other researchers, artists and undergrad students.
A Slightly out'of-date presentation of the history and ideas behind the name HUMlab


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I was tagged by Rhinoa from Rhinoa Ramblings who was tagged by Gautami Tripathy and Annie the Superfast Reader.
Which book do you irrationally cringe away from reading, despite seeing only positive reviews?
IT by Stephen King, and the reason is, it's a huge book. I nagged my hubby for that book, and he bought me it and now it's just sitting on my shelf collecting dust, much to hubby's disappointment. But it looks like such a chore to read!! I know, I'm crazy and one day I will get around to reading it. :)
If you could bring three characters to life for a social event (afternoon tea, a night of clubbing, perhaps a world cruise), who would they be and what would the event be?
Hermoine, Ron and Harry from the Harry Potter series. I love the adventures they get into. The HP series has been one of my most favourite reads. I'd love to go and snoop on Snape with them. :)
(Borrowing shamelessly from the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde): you are told you can't die until you read the most boring novel on the planet. While this immortality is great for awhile, eventually you realise it's past time to die. Which book would you expect to get you a nice grave?
Well the most boring book I've ever read was Katherine the Virgin Widow by Jean Plaidy, and also Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult, so anyone of those..... *yawn*
Come on, we've all been there. Which book have you pretended, or at least hinted, that you've read, when in fact you've been nowhere near it?
I've never done that, not yet anyway. But there's always time 'he he he'.
As an addition to the last question, has there been a book that you really thought you had read, only to realise when you read a review about it/go to 'reread' it that you haven't? Which book?
I don't think that's happened to me either? I keep a blog so I know all the books I have read.
You've been appointed Book Advisor to a VIP (who's not a big reader). What's the first book you'd recommend and why? (if you feel like you'd have to know the person, go ahead of personalise the VIP)
That's easy! The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Why? Because I love that book, it is most probably the best book I have ever read. It's the first book I read about time travel, and reading this book I felt as though I was really there, I just couldn't put the book down. My emotions were pulled in all different directions. Everyone should read that book, it's just too good to be collecting dust on a shelf. I would even beg the person to read it, that's how passionate I am about that book.
A good fairy comes and grants you one wish: you will have perfect reading comprehension in the foreign language of your choice. Which language do you go with? Mmmm Japanese.
A mischievious fairy comes and says that you must choose one book that you will reread once a year for the rest of your life (you can read other books as well). Which book would you pick?
For Fiction: The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I told you it was great! ;)
Non Fiction: Journey of Souls by DR Michael Newton. Also I have to include this one; I Can Make You Thin by Paul Mckenna.
I know that the book blogging community, and its various challenges, have pushed my reading borders. What's one bookish thing you 'discovered' from book blogging (maybe a new genre, or author, or new appreciation for cover art-anything)?
New Authors, I wouldn't know half of the authors I've found without visiting online blogs and forums.
That good fairy is back for one final visit. Now, she's granting you your dream library! Describe it. Is everything leatherbound? Is it full of first edition hardcovers? Pristine trade paperbacks? Perhaps a few favourite authors have inscribed their works? Go ahead-let your imagination run free.
OK, you remember the Library in Beauty and the Beast? Well that would be my Library. Need I say more? ;)
And the final portion of this assignment is to tag four others:
Confessions of a Bookaholic
Tanzanites Shelf and Stuff
Jess at My Front Room
Aarti at Booklust
*And, for extra credit, if you leave a comment letting Eva know you've done the meme with a link to the post, she will give you some link love via a big list of who's participated. Additionally, if you link back to her original post, she will enter you in a drawing to win The House at Riverton. If you're an American, this is especially exciting since it isn't going to published until April. ;) To be in the drawing, you must have posted the meme (and commented) by February 5th, which is when she is holding the drawing.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Eva's Book Meme
I was tagged by Rhinoa from Rhinoa Ramblings who was tagged by Gautami Tripathy and Annie the Superfast Reader.
9 comments:
- Aarti said...
Thanks for tagging me, Margo! I will make sure to fill out the meme ASAP! It looks like a really interesting one- honored that you thought of me :-)
- 5:00 pm
- Eva said...
I picked Japanese as well! I loved Time Traveller's Wife...it was the only book I brought with me for a summer in St. Petersburg, so I ended up reading it around 4 times. :)
- 6:04 am
- Margo. said...
Aatri - You're welcome, I just read yours. :)
Eva - I chose Japanese as most French and German is very popular, and I quite like the idea of learning Japanese. I'm glad you like Time Travelers Wife, and it's well worth re-reading four times! :)
- 2:23 pm
- Aarti said...
I just realized I spelled your name wrong in my post, Margo- so sorry! I've edited it now.
I LOVE the library in Beauty and the Beast- who doesn't? :-)
And I also really enjoyed The Time-Traveler's Wife. Especially as it had SO many references to so much stuff in Chicago that I see/do all the time. Loved it!
- 12:30 am
- Rhinoa said...
I really enjoyed The Time Travellers Wife as well. My library has considerably grown after all the great recommendations I have found online...
PS I gave you an award on my blog :)
- 9:14 am
- Aarti said...
Just returning the favor and tagging you on a book meme, Margo! It's pretty easy, if you have time to do it!
- 2:42 am
- Margo. said...
Aww thanks Katie, and Aarti I'm off to have a look. Thanks. :)
- 12:56 pm
- Hannah said...
I work for Regal Literary, the literary agency that represents Audrey Niffenegger. We noticed your interest in Audrey Niffenegger and THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE and want you to know we're giving away Advance Reader's Copies of HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY now to bloggers who have written about Audrey's work. To get yours, click below or you can contact me directly at email@example.com with your mailing address.
Look forward to hearing from you,
- 8:15 pm
- Unknown said...
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28th + 29th September 2019 • Gerry Emery Reserve, Gerringong, NSW.
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We aim to make our events relevant to the requirements of our Sector, we either collocate with some of the larger international events that visit our great city like Data Centre World, or IPExpo, or we run smaller more intimate events where you can get to speak to some of the world leading Sustainable ICT experts, seeing cutting edge technology, try it out for yourself.
We use our events to present our research and that of our partners across London, Europe, and the World. If you require further information please sign up to our blog where we will keep you updated on both our own and sector specific events that come to our attention through the SFL network.
Just to remind you of the next events the next GreenIT SG event will be at Solent University, All welcome – both BCS and non-BCS members Tuesday 30 April, on E-Waste not Want not by Bob Crooks MBE, Chair of BCS GreenIT SG and previous green lead for Defra, - at 5.30 for 6pm start,in The Pod, free to all,, details and Booking essential via https://www.bcs.org/content/ConWebDoc/60641 More GreenIT G events to follow, see https://www.bcs.org/category/10547Find out more »
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In this week's blog, Fr. Paddy talks about the recent beatification of Chiara Luce Badano.
Fr. Paddy Byrne has a weekly column in the Nationalist papers.
This column appeared in the edition published October 12 2010.
In a time when many in our communities are burdened and disillusioned, I find great personal hope spending time with young people. Recently I celebrated a Mass with five hundred young people. The occasion was marked with a real sense of optimism, hope and embracing new possible opportunities. Young people possess an innate confidence, fuelled by hopeful optimism regarding their futures. They are the living green shoots and signs of new life especially in our faith community. In our parish of Bagenalstown, many adults have affirmed young teenagers who engage in Eucharistic Ministry. Being involved in the church is not just the job of the middle aged and elderly. We need to actively embrace and connect with faith filled young people who are present in all our communities.
Pope Benedict XV1 recently beatified a young person Chiara Luce Badano. She died of Terminal Cancer at the age of 19 in 1990. Twenty years later Chiara Luce is a light of hope to young people throughout the world. The Pope said "The church gives thanks to the divine trinity for her life of charity and kindness. Chiara Badano, a modern and cheerful girl, who loved sports, playing with her friends, dancing at discos conveys a message of optimism and hope. Even today, young people can be holy, yes even today." In her short time on earth Chiara Badano lived a life of great love and holiness. Chiara's story cannot help but touch all who hears it.
Chiara is a shining reminder that Saints do exist in modern day. Her story begins with her birth in the town of Sassello, Italy. Her parents had tried to conceive for 11 years before they were blessed with their new baby girl. She is described by those who knew her as an abundantly kind and giving person with a deep devotion to Jesus. She joined the Focolare Movement in her teens. A movement that embraces the Spirit of God in an active and progressive way. The founder of this movement, Chiara Lubich, gave her the nickname Chiara 'Luce' meaning light. She was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 17. She accepted her illness with grace saying that if this is what Jesus wanted, then she wanted it too. She died in 1990 at the age of 19. Her cause for sainthood began in 1999. Now just 20 years after her death, Chiara Luce Badano has been declared Blessed.
One of her great statements as she battled with terminal illness was "God Gives me Hope" Hope is that which allows us to continue. Hope that all will be well. So many young people at this time are greatly crippled by the confines of this recession. Thousands have had to emigrate to far off shores in search of new opportunity. Yet we must never underestimate the resilience and fantastic potential that is planted in the many gifts and talents of our new generation. Every generation is a new continent for Christ. This is a defining moment in all our lives. We cannot just be defined by our limitations. Surely this is a time to embrace the courageous enthusiasm of so many good people in all our communities. Blessed Chiara once said, "Looking at my neighbour I see the face of Christ".


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Newport, Kenneth G.C. and Lloyd, Gareth, eds. (2013) The letters of Charles Wesley : a critical edition, with introduction and notes. Volume 1 1728-1756. Oxford University Press, Oxford. ISBN 9780199259960Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)
This first volume of a two volume edition contains letters written between 1727 and 1756 by the famous hymn writer, poet and co-founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley (1707-1788) - volume 2 will contain letters written between 1757 and 1788. The edition brings together texts which are located in libraries and archives from across the globe and here presents them as a complete collection for the first time - many of the letters have never been previously published. The appended notes help the reader locate the letters in their proper historical and literary context and provide full information regarding the location of the original source and, where possible, something of its provenance. These texts provide an intimate glimpse into the world of early Methodism and Charles' own struggles and triumphs as a central figure within it. They collectively document the story of Charles Wesley's early experiences as he sought to find his own place in Methodism and, of key importance for Charles, Methodism's place in the wider purposes of God. Here are letters of a theological kind, letters that reflect on his experiences as an itinerant preacher, letters that show something of his rather unsettled personality and letters that relate to his own personal and domestic, circumstances. Here we see something of the inner workings of a nascent religious group. These are not sanitised accounts written by those looking back, but first-hand accounts written from the heart of a lived experience. While this book will naturally appeal to those who have a specialist interest in the early history of Methodism, for others there is much to be gained from the picture it gives of the wider eighteenth-century world in which Charles and his co-religionists worked and lived.
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Private Chef to The Stars Opens New Wicklow Restaurant Benjamin's
Benjamin Patterson has cooked for everyone from Elton John to Elle Macpherson but now you can sample his skills for yourself at Wicklow's newest eatery – Benjamin's at The Meetings. Overlooking the stunning Meeting of the Waters in the vale of Avoca, the scene is set for a memorable meal in the most beautiful of surroundings.
Having fallen into the private chef trade by accident, Benjamin turned down the traditional professional kitchen route in favour of cooking first in Regent's Park and then catering to the Begum Aga Khan, which saw Benjamin catering magazine shoots all over the world. Moving on to working as the private chef for businessman and conservationist Damian Aspinall for four years, Benjamin cooked for rock stars and royalty in this post before moving back to Ireland.
Working for an Irish American family back home, Benjamin continued to live the high life splitting his year between Bermuda and Wicklow. It was during this time that he fell in love with the Garden of Ireland. Here he catered visits from the Democratic Party and even Bono, loving the pace and being kept on his toes by his high profile diners but keeping his eye on moving on to having his own place.
In this time I was looking around for a restaurant space in Wicklow, as I had just had a child and decided I had to leave the private industry to be closer to him. This is how I found the Meeting of the Waters ,it's hard leaving the private jets but better to be going out on my own!
Having spent years catering cosy dinner parties at his friend's Berlin music studio, Benjamin found he preferred this atmosphere to cooking for high profile clientele and is trying to recreate this relaxed, laid back vibe at Benjamin's. Nods to this can be found in its quirky decor of 1930's gramophones, a vintage Marshall telephone box and a Marshall sound system.
On the food front, Benjamin's seasonal creations will be artfully presented on Jeff Healy plates he has designed himself and the menu will include some of his signature dishes such as slow cooked duckling with foie gras, roasted oranges and oriental jus. Benjamin aims to hold live demonstrations on a Wednesday nights of dishes and the restaurant will be open Thursday , Friday and Saturday with a roast for Sunday lunch.
On moving from the private chef's world to a pressurised restaurant kitchen, Benjamin knows he will face challenges like dealing with customers and suppliers on a day to day basis – "I'm used to going out to markets and buying everything from scratch but I'm confident I have some of the best suppliers so I'm pretty sure I can handle it!" he says.
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Zulfikar Thaver assures stakeholders of advocating issues and need for modernization of small and medium enterprises units at moot to be held on 25th August
Lahore, August 17, 2015 (PPI-OT): The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) assured the stakeholders of advocating the requirements, issues and need for modernization of SME units at 9th SME Conference to be held on 25th August 2015 at Lahore. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver in a preview to Shamrock Conferences chief Menin Rodrigues highlighted the urgent need to make the SME units smart by adopting modern technologies in accounting, manufacturing, marketing, logistics, financing and productivity to fill the technological gap.
He urged the Ministry of Industries to revisit the World Bank study report and adopt the recommendations for envigorating SMEDA on modern lines to enable the sector to meet the global challenges. He said the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA ), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have important roles to play for uplift of the sector.
Thaver emphasized the need for product upgradation and value addition in produce items. There is need for modern banking, leasing and insurance facilities for new and existing units. He reiterated the need to implement the SME policy 2007 for rapid promotion and development of the sector. The SME Policy 2007 is a comprehensive document covering all aspects of growth from the basics to the advanced and envisages the promotion on scientific lines.
The SME policy has addressed the core issues of access to finance, land at concession, marketing support, transfer of technology and logistics. The SME policy if not implemented will simply remain a document. The policy has recommended the SME Export Promotion Bureau, SME Chamber of Commerce, Credit Guarantee Insurance, Venture Capital, SME specific bank and Technical Training Institute.
The SME policy has laid high emphasis on one window facilities for investors, ease of doing business and reducing cost of doing business. Thaver urged Menin Rodrigues chairman Shamrock Conferences to focus on the requirements of the sector and to invite the attention of the policy makers present at the conference to give priority to the sector to stimulate the economy.
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AMMAN (Reuters) - Hundreds of women from a Syrian town that has witnessed mass arrests of its men marched along Syria's main coastal highway on Wednesday to demand their release, human rights activists said.
Security forces, including secret police, stormed Baida on Tuesday, going into houses and arresting men aged up to 60, the activists said, after townsfolk joined unprecedented protests challenging the 11-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad.
The women from Baida were marching on the main highway leading to Turkey chanting slogans to demand the release of some 350 men, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
"The women of Baida are on the highway. They want their men back," the organisation said, adding that women also marched in support in the nearby Mediterranean city of Banias.
In Syria's northern city Aleppo, around 150 students marched in a protest demanding political freedoms on the campus of the main university, human rights defenders in contact with students said.
Baath Party irregulars quickly dispersed the students who chanted "We sacrifice our blood and our soul for you Deraa," in solidarity with the southern city where demonstrations against the Baath Party's iron rule started three-and a-half weeks ago.
With heavy secret police presence, preachers on the state payroll giving pro-Assad sermons and the Sunni merchant class staying on the sidelines, major protests have not spread to Damascus proper or to Aleppo, denying protesters the critical mass seen in the uprisings which swept Tunisia and Egypt.
A human rights lawyer earlier said security forces had arrested 200 residents in Baida, killing two people.
"They brought in a television crew and forced the men they arrested to shout 'We sacrifice our blood and our soul for you, Bashar' while filming them," the lawyer, who was in contact with residents of the town, told Reuters.
"Syria is the Arab police state par excellence. But the regime still watches international reaction, and as soon as it senses that it has weakened, it turns more bloody," said the lawyer, who did not want to be further identified.
Assad, who tried to position Syria as self-declared champion of "resistance" to Israel while seeking peace with the Jewish state and accepting offers for rehabilitation in the West, has responded to the protests with a blend of force and vague promises of reform.
A new cabinet will be announced on Thursday, a semi-official newspaper said, to replace the government which resigned last month.
Opposition leaders said any genuine move to lift severe restrictions on freedoms would require an effective executive branch and independent judiciary to replace a powerless government structure dominated by the Baath Party.
The Damascus Declaration, Syria's main rights group, said the death toll from the pro-democracy protests had reached 200.
Authorities have described the protests as part of a foreign conspiracy to sow sectarian strife, blaming unspecified armed groups and "infiltrators" for the violence, and denying a report by Human Rights Watch that security forces have prevented ambulances and medical supplies from reaching besieged areas.
Montaha al-Atrash, board member of the Syrian human rights group Sawasieh, said the authorities "dream up more fantasy armed gang scenarios as soon as another region rises up to demand freedom and democracy."
"Shame on them. They are doing a disservice to their own president. Why do infiltrators and armed groups disappear when the authorities organise a 'popular' pro-Assad demonstrations?" Atrash said.
"As soon as an area like Baida stands up, they attack it and put out the usual film reel of members of the security forces who died defending stability and order," Atrash said.
Activists said Baida was targeted because its residents participated in a demonstration in Banias last week in which protesters shouted: "The people want the overthrow of the regime" — the rallying cry of the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions where the leaders were toppled.
One activist said some residents of Baida had weapons and it appeared that an armed confrontation had erupted.
But Sheikh Anas Airout, an imam in nearby Banias, said Baida residents were largely unarmed and that they were paying the price for their non-violent quest for freedom.
Irregular Assad loyalists, known as "al-shabbiha," killed four people in Banias on Sunday, a human rights defender in the city said, raising tensions in the mostly Sunni Muslim country ruled by minority Alawites, an offshoot sect of Shi'ite Islam.
The official state news agency said churches in Syria would oversee an austere Easter to honour the "martyrs" and "in an expression of national unity."


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This newsletter is written in order to spread experiences within the topic of historic textiles and reconstructions. Our ambition is to amuse you and stimulate interest in the 18th Century. Durán Textiles, who is mainly working with museum collections and Royal Castles, was founded in 2002 by CEO and production manager Laila Durán, with co-worker artist Torkel Henriksson who is doing the artworks and preparing the designs for production. Our production is done mostly in India supervised by Duran Textiles inspectors.
- The articles are mainly written by Laila Durán but we also have help from colleagues and specialists from several museums and universities.
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Detta nyhetsbrev skrivs för att sprida erfarenheter inom ämnet rekonstruktioner av historiska textiler och 1700-talet. Ambitionen är att roa och stimulera intresset. Durán Textiles har varit verksamt sedan 2002 och arbetar med projekt för Kungliga Slott och museisamlingar i hela Skandinavien. Laila Durán är VD och projektledare, Torkel Henriksson arbetar med originalen och alla förlagor för tryck och väv. På plats i Indien, där de flesta av tygerna produceras, finns Durán Textiles egna inspektörer.
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Imitations of expensive metalwork and gemstones have been used for personal adornment since far back in antiquity. As most artistic styles have spread to the Western world from the East, so did the knowledge of gems and jewellery. Diamonds originated first in India from where stories of their brilliant and hardness spread to Europe. In the 16th century the supply of diamonds to Europe increased greatly after a diamond mine was opened in the Kingdom of Golconda, southern India. Also significant was the improvement in techniques for cutting diamonds, around 1700 the Venetian Vincenco Peruzzi devised the brilliant-cut, a cut that enhanced the optical properties of diamonds, enabling the stone to reflect light and sparkle at its best.
Starting in the 18th century, Romanticism had a profound impact on the development of western jewellery, perhaps the most significant influences were the public's fascination with the treasures being discovered through the modern archaeology. The increasing exploration and trade lead to bigger availability of a wide variety of gemstones as well as exposure to other cultures. Changing social conditions and the start of the industrial revolution also lead to growth of the middle class that wanted and could afford jewellery. As a result, the use of industrial processes, cheaper alloys, and stone substitutes, lead to the development of paste or costume jewellery.
In France, Georges-Frederic Strass (1701-1773), a German jeweller perfected a glass compound to imitate precious stones by 1735. These French pastes were immediately popular and in1734 Strass was appointed Jeweller to the King of France. Still his accomplishment did not insure his fame. The popularity of Strass´s glass stones also invited imitators and by 1776 there were over 300 members of a " false jewellers corporation" (bijoutiers-faussetiers) in Paris alone. A new term was now coined to differentiate the arts: jewellers who worked in cheaper materials were called bijoutiers, while jewellers who worked with expensive materials were called joaillers, a practice that continues till this day.
The interest of imitation diamonds increased throughout the 18th Century. Portraits of wealthy men and women of the day include extravagant amounts of lace, patterned brocades, gold work, gemstones and diamonds. For the first time a differentiation was made between daytime and night time jewels. Diamonds were mostly used for formal evening occasions, while during day jewellery with more sober semiprecious stones such as garnets; cornelians, aventurine glass and pastes were preferred. As the middle classes were gradually rising throughout Europe, more interest in copying fancy gems in less expensive styles was developing.
Besides diamonds and coloured gems, between1780-1820 glassmakers were able to imitate opals with a special form of glass called opaline. In this type of glass an overall white appearance with scattered particles reflects blue light, and with a rose coloured foil behind, the glass resembles true opals. Another category of jewellery that grew popular in the early 19th century was jet or "mourning jewellery". The jet as a gem material was highly popular during the reign of Queen Victoria because of its sombre colour and modest appearance. It had traditionally been fashioned into rosaries for monks. The Queen was often seen wearing jet jewellery after the death of Prince Albert in 1861and black jewellery became required at the court. This fashion allowed the wearer to continue to wear jewellery while expressing a state of mourning at the death of a loved one.
In the mid 19th century clothing and jewellery fashion were influenced by discoveries of ancient Roman sites at Pompeii and Herculaneum and of Etruscan tombs near Rome. Gold jewellery found here provoked a great interest in Europe for reproductions with fine gold filigree wires. Another important 19th century style was the revival of Renaissance enamels and the use of cabochon stones set in gold. After the "openening" of Japan in 1863, western artists were influenced by Japanese designs. The Art Nouveau styles stem in part from Japanese original as western artists interpreted them.
By 1925 Art Deco styles of geometric lines and bold colours were firmly established as the most popular fashion look among the wealthy and fashionable clients in Europe and the US. Evening dresses were frequently ornamented with elaborate beadwork – which was actually a form of costume jewellery in itself. Besides glass, alternate forms of imitation stones were investigated. Natural crystals were used when large and particularly brilliant effects were required, and the best of these came from Austria, Bohemia and Czechoslovakia. The workmanship and fine glass stones in these areas are still highly regarded today.
Natural crystals from the bottom of the river Rhine in Germany were early substitutes for diamonds. The popularity of these coined the term "Rhinestone" which today is used to mean any imitation stone, usually of glass, either coloured or clear.
Costume jewellery by Lyngerda Kelley, Nancy Schiffer.
Earrings by Daniella Mazetti, Amanda Triossi.
Brooch of silver with foil backed paste, French, late 18th century.
Two pins with silver backings and paste stones, English, 18th century.
Two link bracelets of silver with rhinestones, French, 1930´s.
Necklace and earrings with red moulded plastic beads and rhinestones, 1960.
Necklace of black glass imitating jet, English, 1875.
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The Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association, the Alaska Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the Department of Health & Social Services are collaborating to implement the Emergency Department Coordination Project (EDCP). The language in Section 46 of SB 74 is modeled after Washington's ER is for Emergencies project. For more information on this project, please visit http://www.ashnha.com/edcp/
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KSD Outreach Mission
To provide the highest quality of
services, resources, and support to children ages birth to 21 who
are deaf/hard of hearing, by collaborating with their families,
their communities, and the professionals that serve them.
KSD Outreach
The Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) has
a strong commitment to the education of students in Kansas whom are
deaf and hard of hearing. This commitment extends not only to
students attending KSD's center-based program but also to students
enrolled in programs throughout the state. KSD's Outreach
department is a group of inter-disciplinary professionals that
collaborate with families and local professionals. Here are some of
the programs KSD Outreach offers:
Consultation, Assessment, and
Training Team
Based on LEA staff and family questions/requests, as well as
student needs, the Outreach Team is available for consultations.
Initial consultations are provided free of charge to the district.
At least two members of the team will conduct a brief observation
and interview staff working with the student(s) prior to a meeting
with the local school team and parents. The meeting will
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family. Written summaries will be provided to the school team and
parents. Mentoring support is also available for teachers of the
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Student evaluations can be conducted for the student's triennial
re-evaluation or at any time the local district would like more
in-depth knowledge about how the student is performing. Areas
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Local Education Agency (LEA) staff and
parents are directly involved in the evaluation process. An
evaluation takes place at KSD during a three-day time frame. A
parent or family member is required to accompany the student to
KSD. The KSD Family Suite may be available for family and/or school
staff lodging at no cost. The evaluation process may include some
outreach team members visiting the local school and observing the
student in a typical day prior to the evaluation. A team meeting
occurs at the end of the evaluation to review results as well as
detailed written reports provided to LEA staff and parents.
Hearing Assistive Technologies
KSD provides remote microphone hearing assistive technology
equipment on a lease basis to local districts. Normal repair of
equipment is covered under the terms of the lease. For districts
leasing equipment, KSD's audiologist is available to provide
in-service training and/or consultation to those programs that do
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Family Signs Kansas
Family Signs Kansas is a program through KSD that provides free
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are deaf/hard of hearing in the state of Kansas.
Any family member of a child who is
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August to May and you can join at any time.
Deaf Mentor Program
The Deaf Mentor Program provides weekly
home visits by a deaf adult who is trained in using the Deaf Mentor
Program curriculum. The goals of the program are to support
families in learning American Sign Language (ASL) and to help them
learn about Deaf Culture. The three areas of focus are ASL for
Families, Early Visual Communication, and Deaf Culture.
The roles of the Deaf Mentor are to interact with the family and
their child using ASL while providing fun and educational language
modeling, guide family members in understanding and appreciating
Deaf Culture, and serve as a connection for families to participate
in the Deaf Community. The program currently serves families in
Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Shawnee, Sedgwick, and Wyandotte
counties with children who are deaf/hard of hearing, aged birth to
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Fooling Around
Readers: Sorry to be so out of touch for so long! All those not- to- be -ignored holidays, travel,whisky and wild parties consumed my waking hours.
Ok, I was just taking a break. I assume you were too.
But now, there can be no more excuses for fooling around. How about just a little less fooling around? If I were to go completely cold turkey in the Fooling Around category, what fun would that be? For anyone?
So before I sort of settle down to the business of the production of DANCEworks 2012, let's enjoy silly for one more moment.
A good friend of mine, who is the yummy essence of silliness herself, recently sent me links to two on-line sort-of dance videos. After I'd watched the first video of the naked Russians,(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5RBjoHkJCc&feature=feedu) I thought it might be fun to announce them as our artists for 2013. She suggested they might do better as the Opening Act of DANCEworks 2013. But where do you go from there??
Hot on the heels of the Russian video, came one of a dancing dog,(http://sorisomail.com/partilha/74298.html) doing a very intricate and lengthy meringue number. This one was pure inspiration for me. We could have a season with nothing but dancing dog acts! Let them take over the Lobero Theatre. Give them all the stage time they need to really perfect their choreography. Hire lighting and costume designers to kick it up a notch. I think these uncomplaining performers only work for snacks, so their artistic fees would be minimal. We could justify a splurge on the production values.
I feel certain that ticket sales would be brisk, because who doesn't love dancing dogs? We'd more than likely have two sold-out houses with minimal marketing expenses. It could be a win/win for dogs and dance. In fact, why not encourage people to bring their own dogs to watch the spectacle? If not to just enjoy the show, then to show their pets what's possible if only they applied themselves.
So consider this particular blog a salute to humor, smiles and laughter in the world of dance. To the seriously talented choreographers who perform without dogs and with costumes. To those choreographers who love to let their audiences in on the fun: Doug Elkins, David Neumann, Monica Bill Barnes, Larry Keigwin, Brian Brooks and Kyle Abraham, and Nicole Wolcott to name a few. Bless you.


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Looking for an Architect?
When you have a big home improvement plan in mind, you need to know that the design will work from the get-go. An architect can take your clear vision and turn it into blueprints contractors can easily follow. For any sizable investment in your property, hiring an architect can provide you with a great result and peace of mind. This guide provides tips to help you identify the right one for you.
On This Page:
- Why Hire an Architect?
- When Do You Need an Architect?
- Home Remodel Architects
- How to Find and Choose an Architect
- FAQs
Why Hire an Architect?
Hiring architects is a necessary and often required part of home construction. If you're building a home, you need them to draw the plans for you. For smaller remodeling or renovation projects, these pros still add value. They can:
- ensure that the plan meets your needs
- confirm that the project meets local building codes
- provide a better long-term investment
Advantages of Hiring Architects
The advantage of hiring an architect is comprehensive service and knowledge in the area of design, materials and structure. While you may know what you want, they can:
- tell you whether your ideas will work in your home
- identify constraints that may limit the project
- inform you about the latest design trends and materials
- offer ideas that you may not have thought of
The key to hiring the best pro is to choose one with experience in projects like yours. Some have a greater understanding of incorporating existing structure, while others specialize in new construction.
Average Cost to Hire an Architect
The cost to hire an architect averages about $5,200. This price usually includes:
- initial consultation
- site inspection
- design
- documentation of plans
- permitting
- on-call services during construction
Pros can charge by the hour, a percentage of the total project cost or a flat fee.
Full Service Companies vs. Independent Architects
When you hire an architect, you'll generally have two choices: full-service companies and independent professionals. The biggest difference is that you'll have multiple contacts and companies to pay, or just one. A firm that offers a package may include:
- plans and blueprints
- interior design
- building or remodeling services
- décor and furnishings
Pros who work separately may feature many of the same options through subcontractors, but you should ask first.
Student Architects for Hire
By law, students are not allowed to offer services as an architect. This position is a professional designation, like a doctor or lawyer. These professionals need a degree and a license to do it. If you're looking for a pro who might work for lower rates, consider hiring one with a recent certification.
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When Do You Need an Architect?
Many projects call for an architect, but not all. You should hire a pro if you intend to:
- create a new building on the property
- change the size or shape of the exterior
- add, consolidate or repurpose rooms
- redesign the interior floorplan
- spend more than $15,000
Do You Need an Architect to Design or Build Your New Home?
The cost to build a house averages about $295,000 for 2,000 square feet. Architects do many underappreciated tasks during home construction, including:
- defining needs
- revealing unconsidered options
- designing within a budget
- assisting in obtaining building permits or hiring contractors
Recent improvements to rapid prototyping software make it much quicker for them to create three-dimensional images. If you haven't already bought a plot for your new home, talk to a few pros first. They can outline property needs based on your plans.
Home Addition Architects
Hiring an architect to plan a home addition may be a must. Pros can ensure the project has the right permits and conforms to local zoning and building laws. Having a professional design it helps you get what you want without risking future problems.
The cost to build an addition ranges from $21,000 to $67,000. Paying to do it correctly in advance is better than demolishing it later because it doesn't meet code.
Do I Need an Architect to Draw Plans?
Although many architects draw blueprints or plans for the construction project, you may hire this service separately. If you already have a design that meets local building guidelines, drafting it may be cheaper. The cost to hire a draftsperson runs around $1,800, depending on the complication of the layout.
Remember that the process for hiring a draftsperson can be significantly different than an architect.
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Home Remodel Architects
Skilled design from an architect is essential when planning many remodeling projects. Most homeowners need help from a pro to:
- make decisions about options
- define a reasonable budget
- understand local guidelines for remodeling
- determine what is feasible for the existing structure
Remodeling Architects for Bathroom or Kitchen Remodels
Architects can be vital for bathroom or kitchen remodels. You use these rooms often and in multiple ways. Pros can:
- make a plan that suits the home
- maximize usable space
- improve storage options
- confirm that the new room has a good flow
Renovation Architects
Hiring an architect for a renovation can help you preserve a space without sacrificing its charm. You'd never put vinyl siding on a Victorian mansion, and in some places you aren't allowed to. This pro understands structural design and can fit your vision into a layout that is functional and consistent.
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How to Find and Choose an Architect
Describe Your Project
Knowing what you want helps you find the right architect for the job. Do some research into average costs for the project and set a budget. You may need to finance it. Make a list of your expectations, and be specific as possible. Consider things you want or problems you'd like to solve, such as:
- a dream bathroom renovation
- trouble keeping a small kitchen organized
- forgotten attic space
- planning a beach house
- basement remodeling that you can use
Prioritize the list and discuss it with each pro you interview. This helps you decide if one is a good fit for the plan, your finances and time frame.
Determine the Architect's Role
Once you have some specific ideas in mind, it's important to clarify your expectations and your priorities for the project.
Custom Homes
With the custom home of your dreams, the design might be more important than anything else. If you took years to put together a vision, you might have flexibility in money spent or the time to complete construction.
In this case, you'll want to hire an architect to design it precisely as you imagine. Then, you can ask the pro to help you find contractors who will build it to specification. This approach takes longer and costs more, but you're more likely to get exactly what you want.
Smaller Projects
If you have a strict budget or timeline, you'll need to be more flexible about the project itself. Tell the pro about your constraints at the start. For these jobs, you may prefer to hire a full-service agency or an architect with connections to contractors who can do the work. This helps cuts down on time for the project and keeps cost estimates realistic from the beginning.
Read Ratings & Reviews
Before you start calling individual architects, you need to see which ones fit the bill:
- Look online using a directory that pre-screens pros in your area
- Read the ratings and several reviews for each one
- Make a list of at least three you'd like to contact
Verify Qualifications
For each architect you consider, ask for the following details:
- proof of education
- a current license
- experience with similar types of projects
- clear information about costs and timelines
Schedule a Consultation
A consultation is a short interview, starting with a list of questions to ask before hiring an architect. By the end, you and the pro should know:
- a little more about each other
- project expectations
- benefits of hiring this particular expert
- potential costs
Just like any other home improvement contractor, there are great architects out there and lousy ones. You'll want to talk to more than one to make an educated choice.
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Who needs an architect?
Anytime you plan to change the size or shape of the home, you should hire an architect. For minor remodels that don't change the layout of the space, this pro may be helpful but not necessary.
How do I know if I should be hiring an architect or engineer?
Anytime you want to build an addition or change the exterior of your home, you may need an architect and the cost to hire a structural engineer, which runs about $500. Architects often bring in these pros to verify that a plan is sound.
Do residential remodeling architects do the same thing as interior designers?
Comparing residential remodeling architects to interior designers shows that they are similar but not identical. Both are responsible for creating a functional inside space. Architects also address concerns related to the structure, such as insulation or energy efficiency.
What happens after I pick an architect for my home project?
Once you sign a contract with an architect for your home project, the next steps depend on your needs. The pro may create a design and then hire contractors to carry it out. They may also bring in contractors to aid in the planning process.
Getting a Free Architect Consultation vs. Paid
Most architects charge a flat rate or an hourly fee for the initial consultation. Pros may do it for free as an incentive for you to hire architects near you, but they often charge more for the project to make up for it. This step only helps you determine which pros may be a good fit for you. As a general rule, they do not give detailed plans or advice until you sign a contract for their services.
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An electric toothbrush is not a modern invention –invented in 1954 as a toothbrush which plugged into the electrical outlet directly – and continues to be useful today.
Standard electric toothbrushes work by using fast, bristle motions over the teeth and gums, in either a circular or back and forth motion, to provide the cleaning action. An internal motor within the brush provides the power to move the brush head during use.
Modern electric toothbrushes come with internal rechargeable batteries or with an option to replace batteries periodically. Originally toothbrushes used metal connectors and sat in a base to recharge, but now they use induction charging which makes it simpler to charge them. The toothbrush sits in the base and charges from that position, rather than needing to be precisely slotted into place.
The number of oscillations by an electric toothbrush falls into the 2,400 to 2 million range per minute. The oscillations are barely audible, but the motor is likely to emit a sound during use.
Most electric toothbrushes are now sonic toothbrushes, with the technology having improved since the early beginnings of the product in the 1950s. Sonic brushes use a sweeping motion, which is different from other types. The number of oscillations is between 12,000 to 24,000, and there are models with 24,000-48,000 motions each minute. The sweeping motion is wider than with standard electric toothbrushes. Sonic toothbrushes are perceived to be an improvement over earlier models.
Ultrasonic toothbrushes are less common but are the next step up in innovation. Initially, the product only used ultrasound, but they now use ultrasonic waves on a 20,000 Hz frequency. Ultrasonic cleaning tools are authorized to operate at a 1.6 MHz frequency in the USA, which creates 192 million movements every minute.
The ultrasonic effect works by using sonic waves to break up bacterial chains present on the surface of the tooth and up to 5mm below the gums too. The vibration shakes the chains of bacteria from staying connection and destroy them. A newer sweeping motion has also been incorporated into some sonic toothbrushes because this has been found to get rid of remaining stubborn bacteria and bits of food.
The more advanced ultrasonic toothbrushes have not taken off in the marketplace as much as their sonic counterparts because the technology is patented which has prevented it being marketed widely. Ultimately, several major companies now focus on oral care products to compete with their lines of sonic electric toothbrushes.
What's Included with The Best Electric Toothbrush
Each rechargeable electric toothbrush comes with a toothbrush unit, one or more affix-able heads, and a base to perform the conductive charging. The higher-end models sometimes include a USB charging option for frequent travelers.
A convenient travel case is provided to ensure the toothbrush stays hygienic.
Depending on the toothbrush brand, there are replaceable heads that snap on with different designs (standard toothbrush rectangular head, circular head, etc.) included in the package.
An oral care guide is usually provided in the box too.
What to Know Before Making a Purchase
For most consumers, they're choosing between 2-3 major brands in the marketplace. Up to 6 times more plaque gets removed with an electric toothbrush, and less decay is found following prolonged use. More advanced models from the major brands tend to offer improved cleaning heads and multiple cleaning modes (clean, polish, sensitive, gum care and white.)
Some models come with a smart timer feature that times the use to ensure people brush their teeth for longer enough to get the most benefit from it.
Ergonomic handle designs make it easier to grip the toothbrush during its operation.
Does the unit have a battery charger LED indicator letting the user know when it is time to recharge? Battery life is up to two weeks for individual users.
Other Considerations
The curved bristle heads can reach different parts of the teeth and gums than a flat surface brush. Whether choosing to use a circular bristle head or a more rectangular one, look for heads that have uneven surfaces for a better overall teeth cleaning experience.
Best Brands
Phillips makes their SoniCare electric toothbrush range. The company has been involved with these products for decades now.
OralB is a brand that is synonymous with oral care or oral hygiene. Part of the P & G Group of companies, it makes sense that they have a fully electric toothbrush line, to complement their other products. They also have battery-powered toothbrushes for times when a power supply isn't readily available.
What Consumers Say
Taking a look at consumers' reviews, these are a few of the opinions most often voiced by buyers:
Smaller brush heads: People with smaller mouths prefer the small, circular brush heads. Individuals who can accommodate a larger brush head usually prefer this option.
Drop-able: Electric toothbrushes have little protection from accidental drops. The toothbrush slipping in the sink is probably okay, but should it fall to the floor; this will cause severe damage.
Replacement Heads: The heads should get replaced either every three months or when the bristles are starting to bend and be less effective. There non-branded compatible alternative heads, but the quality is usually suspect.
Hard bristles: Some of the supplied default brush heads feature hard bristles. For anyone who finds they use soft bristle toothbrushes, there are replacement heads available with softer bristles to protect the gums more.
Waterproof: The toothbrush is sealed and waterproof. Units that use replaceable batteries are also waterproof after the battery flap is closed properly.
Pulsing handle: Some models have a timer that pulses every half minute to let the user know to move the head to a different part of the mouth. For anyone whose dentist tells them that they're not brushing their teeth properly, these models are a good choice.
Pressure sensors: Advanced models feature sensors that stop pulsing to indicate the user is pushing down too hard when brushing.
Noise: Electric toothbrushes are noisier than first-time users would probably expect.